Ovarian Cyst Treatment

Treatment

  • Ovarian cysts are very common conditions that occur in both young and old HIV positive women patients. Usually these cysts are small but sometimes they can reach size of nearly 20 CMs and can almost mimic a pregnancy. The reason for Ovarian cyst formation in hiv positive patients are many. Usually hormonal imbalances can result in cyst formation. Sometimes they can be present from birth. Sometimes cancer may responsible for the growth of the cyst.
  • The presentation is usually insidious with the patient Having no clue about the formation of the cyst. However in some cases especially in young girls the cyst can twist on its own pedicle and create issues like pain and vomiting. It can mimic an abdominal emergency. These HIV positive patients with ovarian cysts need emergency treatment.

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The types of ovarian cysts in HIV positive patients are many. Some are simple cysts , others are complex. The fluid inside the cyst may be blood in certain cases.

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Want Laser Surgery for Ovarian Cyst?

The types of ovarian cysts in HIV positive patients are many. Some are simple cysts , others are complex. The fluid inside the cyst may be blood in certain cases.

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  • A dermoid cyst may also form in some HIV positive patients. These dermoid cysts have a combination of sebaceous material, nail, hair and bone inside the cysts.
  • The treatment of ovarian cysts in hiv positive patients can vary from watchful waiting to emergency surgery. Surgery is usually done for larger cysts with symptoms or on the suspicion of cancer.
  • Key hole surgery with laser is the preferred modality in HIV positive patients. Holmium Yag Laser really helps in treating ovarian cysts through the laproscope. Right from ovarian drilling to excision of the cysts can be planned with laser laparoscopy. This is very effective in treating ovarian cysts in hiv positive patients.

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The medical experts at our centre do periodic testing on these patients and ensure that their immunity levels are kept at high levels by making sure that they are being treated adequately and optimally.

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