Follicle cyst formation

Most ovaries display a shrunken gyriform external appearance, some may also have a smooth contour (Fig. 8.7). The ovarian stroma increases variably in volume, and unresolved corpora lutea may be found [6]. Follicles may persist for several years after cessation of menses. They may account for sporadic ovulation, and follicle cyst formation. Follicular activity is typically not found after 4-5 years after menopause [5]. Mild hyperplasia of the medullary and corti-... 

In premenopausal women, tamoxifen has complex effects on ovarian function, compatible with accelerated development of multiple follicles, with ovarian enlargement and cyst formation (41,42) this might be expected in... 

In childbearing age during each menstrual cycle a number of follicles are stimulated to begin to mature, but usually only a single follicle completes the process. At mid-cycle the preovulatory dominant follicle can be identified as a thin-waUed cyst attaining a size of approximately 15-25 mm [7]. After formation of the corpus luteum the wall may involute and become irregular. Corpus lutea maybe cystic or involuted and noncystic [3]. Furthermore,... 

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