Misdiagnosis of Hidden Causes of Ovarian cysts

Underlying conditions list:

The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Ovarian cysts includes:

• Endometriosis - can cause Endometriomas.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Fragile-X Syndrome - ovarian cysts
• McCune-Albright Syndrome - ovarian cysts
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia -- non-classical form - ovarian cysts
• Fowler-Christmas-Chapple syndrome - ovarian cysts
• Dystrophia myotonica 1 - ovarian cyst
• Dermoid cyst - ovarian cyst
• Fraser-like syndrome - ovarian cyst

Other underlying conditions related to Ovarian cysts:

• Abdominal pain
• Ovarian torsion
• Pelvic mass
• PV bleeding

Source: Diseases Database

Ovarian cysts as a complication:

Other conditions that might have Ovarian cysts as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Ovarian cysts as a complication includes:

• McCune-Albright Syndrome
• Polycystic ovary syndrome

Ovarian cysts as a symptom:

Conditions listing Ovarian cysts as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions.

For a more detailed analysis of Ovarian cysts as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Ovarian cysts.

• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia -- non-classical form
• Dermoid cyst
• Dystrophia myotonica 1
• Fowler-Christmas-Chapple syndrome
• Fragile-X Syndrome
• Fraser-like syndrome
• McCune-Albright Syndrome
• Polycystic ovaries urethral sphincter dysfunction
• Polycystic ovary syndrome

Discussion of underlying conditions of Ovarian cysts:

Women who do not ovulate regularly can develop multiple cysts. This is a disorder in which the ovaries are enlarged and contain many small cysts. This can be caused by a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Symptoms of PCOS include irregular menstrual periods, infertility, and increased body hair. (Source: excerpt from Ovarian Cysts: NWHIC)

About underlying conditions:

With a diagnosis of Ovarian cysts, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Ovarian cysts. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Ovarian cysts. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis.

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