​Ovarian Cysts and Neoplasms

Ovarian cysts and neoplasms occur in children, young girls and adolescents, whereby masses develop in and around the ovaries, which are female reproductive organs. Masses such as tumours (solid mass of tissue also known as neoplasms) or cysts (fluid-filled sacs) may appear in one or both ovaries and they may appear individually or in clusters. 

In most cases, ovarian cysts do not cause any problems and go away on their own as the child grows older. In cases of ovarian tumours, most of these are benign (non-cancerous). Although ovarian cysts and neoplasms are rare in children, they have to be diagnosed and treated in time to prevent worsening of the disorder as a young girl grows older. There is no definite cause of ovarian cysts in young children and infants, while in young girls close to the age of puberty; small cysts may appear due to hormonal changes that the body may be going through.

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