A 33-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of right lower quadrant pain, not associated with her menstrual cycle. Imaging studies reveal a large right ovarian mass. What could be the cause?
The right lower quadrant pain and ovarian mass in this patient might be due to an endometrioma, which is a type of cyst formed when endometrial tissue grows in the ovaries. Diagnosis can often be made with transvaginal ultrasound or MRI. Management typically involves a combination of pain management, hormonal therapy, and potentially surgery.