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Polycystic ovarian disease the Ovaries
1. may show sonographic features of polycystic ovaries
bilateral enlarged ovaries with multiple small follicles : 50%
increased ovarian size (> 10 cc)
12 or more follicles measuring 2 - 9 mm
follicles of similar size
peripheral location of follicles : which can give a string of pearl appearance
hyperechoic central stroma
the ovarian outline may be slightly irregular ref
2. hypo-echoic ovary without individual cysts : 25%
3. normal ovaries : 25%
Therefore you need to check for clinical symptoms like
Presence of
hyperandrogenism (clinical and/or biochemical)
Ovarian dysfunction (oligo-
anovulation and/or polycystic ovaries)
Exclusion of related disorders​
The condition is treatable with medications.