An ovarian cyst is detected in a pregnant woman, management is:
The principle is to remove the tumor once the diagnosis is made. The best time of elective operation is between 14th to 18th week, as the chance of aboion is less & access to pedicle is easy. Ref: A of Laparoscopic Surgery Textbook and Atlas (2 Vol) By Palanivelu, Page 144 ; Textbook of Obstetrics By D.C.Dutta, 5th Edition, Page 329
Immediate removal by laprotomy
Wait and watch
Removal by laparotomy in second trimester
Remove at time of cesarean section