Investigation and management of an ovarian mass.

Ovarian masses are very common in pre- and postmenopausal women and are typically an incidental finding.This article aims to provide a systematic approach to an ovarian mass for general practitioners including investigations, risk of ovarian cancer and referral considerations.Investigation for an ovarian mass includes both transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasound. Simple, anechoic cysts 200. Complications of ovarian cysts include cyst rupture and torsion. Torsion is a gynaecological emergency and requires urgent review.