For endometriotic cyst all are true EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: CA 125 is a specific test
Description: Endometrial cyst/ Chocolate cyst Represent the most impoant manifestation of endometriosis Epithelium is columnar. Beneath the epithelium, a zone of tissue containing large cells with brown cytoplasm, polyhedral in shape and resembling lutein cells is seen. Homogeneous Ground glass on TVS Investigation: Laproscopy diagnostic and therapeutic Levels of CA125 may be increased (not specific test: also increases in ovarian malignancies, tuberculosis, liver disease etc) CA 125 is a good follow up tool after treatment.
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