Ovarian pathologies in childhood

Introduction: Ovarian pathologies are quite often and important diseases in childhood. Most of them are benign lesions. In this study, the cases operated for ovarian pathologies are presented. Material and method: The hospital records of female patients operated for ovarian pathologies between 2004-2016 in our clinic’s are analyzed retrospectively and demographical data, pathologies and clinical findings are evaluated. Results: Fifty-nine female patients aged from 1 month to 18 years old, were operated due to ovarian pathologies. 28 patients have been operated due to ovarian cyst. Percutaneus drainage was applied due to ovarian cyst in two patients. Para ovarian cyst was detected and excised in one patient otherwise. Ovarian torsion has been detected in 19 patients. Except those, teratoma without torsion has been detected in 9 patients. Conclusion: Ovarian lesions are not uncommon pathologies in girls. The approach on ovarian lesions changes according to size of pathology, clinical and radiological findings. The ovary-sparing surgery should be performed and minimal invasive procedures should be preferred as long as possible. Keywords: Ovarian pathologies; children; surge