Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India
*Corresponding e-mail: radhaprabhu54@ymail.com
Online published on 19 November, 2018.
Theca lutein cysts can occur in 20–25% of molar pregnancies. These cysts can undergo complications such as torsion, rupture, and haemorrhage. As these are functional cysts, when there are complications such as torsion they can be managed conservatively by aspirating the cysts under ultrasound guidance or by detorsion at the time of laparoscopy. By simple detorsion, ovaries can be preserved in 80–90% of cases. In order to prevent recurrence adnexal fixation can be undertaken by plicating the ovarian ligament.
Theca lutein cyst, Torsion, Conservative management, Aspiration
