What is the cause of infantile cyst?

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With the development of prenatal and postpartum B ultrasound, more and more ovarian cysts of newborns or fetuses have been found. This small cyst, like a time bomb buried in the baby's body, washes away the joy and sweetness of pregnant mothers, and brings anxiety and uneasiness to young parents. What is the cause of infantile cyst? Let's talk about it.

What is the cause of infantile cyst?

In fact, it is very common for fetuses or newborn girls to find cystic masses in the ovarian region, especially in today's day when prenatal examination and postpartum follow-up are increasingly developed and diagnostic techniques are increasingly updated. Some data show that the incidence of fetal ovarian cyst detected by prenatal ultrasound is 1:2500; Small ovarian cysts were found in 98% of female newborns and infants by ultrasonography, and more than 20% of them were over 9 mm in diameter. After reading this set of data, young parents can be relieved that our family is not the only winner!

High levels of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) can stimulate follicular cyst formation. There are abundant pituitary gonadotropins (FSH and LH), placental chorionic gonadotropins (hCG) and estrogens (E2) in the fetal physiological environment, all of which affect the development of fetal follicles. High levels of related hormones in vivo lead to the formation of ovarian cysts.

The vast majority of ovarian cysts, especially those less than 10 mm in diameter, will coexist peacefully with their babies and mothers until after birth - most of these cysts are follicular cysts. There are also some cysts grow too large, there will be excessive amniotic fluid during pregnancy, and then lead to fetal lung dysplasia or dystocia, resulting in a dual impact on the mother and fetus. There are also some large ovarian cysts found after birth, which are characterized by abdominal swelling, soft and fluctuating asymptomatic masses that can be touched, and some of them may have torsion or obstruction.

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We should also remind parents that not all intra-abdominal cysts are ovarian cysts (there may be cysts from the intestinal and urinary systems), not all ovarian masses are benign (although malignant ovarian tumors in newborns are very rare), and not all cysts will subside by themselves. Therefore, rational parents, neither too anxious, nor too despise the enemy, believe in science, believe in professional doctors, will be able to find the most suitable treatment for the baby, give the baby a healthy future!