Distribution of Ovarian Neoplasms in Young Females Aged 15-24: A Single-center Retrospective Observational Study 15-24 Yaş Arası Gençlerde Over Neoplazmlarının Dağılımı: Tek Merkezli Retrospektif Gözlemsel Bir Çalışma

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Güner G., Çamili F. E., Karabudak C. B., Yazıcı M., Koçbıyık A., Hazırbulan A., ...Daha Fazla

Anatolian Journal of General Medical Research, cilt.35, sa.2, ss.204-210, 2025 (Scopus, TRDizin)

Özet

Objective: Ovarian neoplasms are relatively uncommon in young females; however, they require a multidisciplinary approach to ensure early diagnosis, appropriate treatment planning, consideration of long-term psychosocial effects, and preservation of future reproductive potential. In this study, we aim to evaluate the types and distribution of ovarian tumors in females aged 15 to 24 years who underwent surgery at our institution. We will also review the clinical presentations and treatment strategies employed at the time of diagnosis. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 196 patients aged 15 to 24 years who were admitted to the Pediatric Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments for gynecological tumors between 2020 and 2025 at University of Health Sciences Türkiye, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. Patient data, including age, obstetric and medical history, and current medications, were reviewed. Ultrasound findings at the time of diagnosis, abdominal magnetic resonance imaging results (if available), tumor marker levels, preoperative and postoperative hemogram values, surgical interventions, and histopathological outcomes were recorded. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the distribution of ovarian cyst types in relation to patient age. Results: The mean age of the patients included in the study was 16.44 years (±1.76). The distribution of ovarian cyst types in the 196 patients was analyzed. The most common type was corpus luteum cyst (n=97), accounting for 49.5% of cases. This was followed by dermoid cysts (n=20, 10.2%), serous cystadenomas (n=15, 7.7%), and mucinous cystadenomas and endometriomas (n=5 each, 2.6%). Conclusion: Our study contributes to the existing literature on ovarian masses in females aged 15 to 24 years, confirming that the majority of adnexal masses in this age group are benign, with functional cysts and dermoid cysts being the most common.