Adnexal Masses Pregnancy

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: With the increased use of ultrasonography in the first trimester, up to 1% of all pregnancies are diagnosed with an adnexal mass. Yet, the management of asymptomatic adnexal masses in pregnancy continues to be controversial as management guidelines are mainly based on case-control or observational studies. The purpose of this article was to review the recent literature and provide clinical guidance on patient management. RECENT FINDINGS: This review will highlight the increasing sensitivity of ultrasound imaging in diagnosing the rare malignant lesion, allowing for antenatal expectant management of benign asymptomatic adnexal masses until delivery or postpartum...