Polycystic ovarian syndrome

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Ultrasound showing multiple cysts in the ovary consistent with PCOS. (WC/Kauczuk)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, abbreviated PCOS, is a common endocrine disorder associated with infertility.

General

Clinical diagnosis.
Increased male hormones.

Treatment:

Ovarian drilling.^[1]

Gross

Multiple cysts in the ovaries - bilateral.

References

↑ Elnaggar, EA.; Elwan, YA.; Ibrahim, SA.; Abdalla, MM. (Oct 2016). "Hormonal Changes After Laparoscopic Ovarian Diathermy in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.". J Obstet Gynaecol India 66 (Suppl 1): 528-33. doi:10.1007/s13224-016-0882-2. PMID 27651657.

[pmid27651657-1] Elnaggar, EA.; Elwan, YA.; Ibrahim, SA.; Abdalla, MM. (Oct 2016). "Hormonal Changes After Laparoscopic Ovarian Diathermy in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.". J Obstet Gynaecol India 66 (Suppl 1): 528-33. doi:10.1007/s13224-016-0882-2. PMID 27651657.

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome

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General

Gross

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References

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