Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form inside or on the surface of an ovary. Some types of ovarian cysts — like those that form during a menstrual cycle — are common while others are ...

A woman lost a third of her bodyweight after surgery to remove a 26kg ovarian cyst - the weight ... She was sent for an emergency CT scan which revealed a cyst surrounded by fluid.

Why this is important:- Currently most women with ovarian cancer will undergo a CT scan before surgery to assess the extent and resectability of disease. CT and MRI are complementary in their ...