Ovarian cysts and tumors of the fetus, child, adolescent, and young adult

Ovarian Masses from Anatomy to Its Complications: Review Article

“…Ovarian or tubal malignant neoplasms are uncommon in this age group, although the peak age for ovarian germ cell tumors is between ages 10 and 30 years. Adnexal masses in the reproductive age women that are associated with reproductive hormones include some that result from an aspect of the menstrual cycle, including: (7)  Functional/physiologic cysts  Corpus luteal cyst  Theca lutein cyst  Polycystic ovaries Other types of masses are stimulated by reproductive hormones:…”