A fifth of prenatally diagnosed intra-abdominal cysts will resolve with most ovarian cysts regressing in utero. Half of all persistent cysts will, however, require surgical intervention. These data are useful for prenatal counselling and demonstrates the important role played by the paediatric surgeon in the overall management of intra-abdominal cysts.
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