Which of the following statements by a woman with a follicular ovarian cyst indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "What is the prognosis for this type of cancer?"
B) "The cyst formed during a surge of FSH and a drop in LH before ovulation."
C) "My CA-125 test was negative so it is likely my cyst is benign."
D) "Because my cyst is small, I will need to follow up in a few months to see if it has grown."
A) "What is the prognosis for this type of cancer?"
Explanation: A) Follicular ovarian cysts are not cancerous. Follicular cysts form during the follicular phase of the cycle. These cysts form when the ovum fails to be released. Often, there is a surge of FSH and a lower level of LH before ovulation occurs, causing cyst formation.
B) Follicular cysts form during the follicular phase of the cycle. These cysts form when the ovum fails to be released. Often, there is a surge of FSH and a lower level of LH before ovulation occurs, causing cyst formation.
C) Laboratory testing to rule out ovarian cancer is done by using the CA-125 tests.
D) Asymptomatic patients who have cysts that are smaller than 5 cm in diameter can be followed up with ultrasound after 4 months to determine whether there is any change in the size of the
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