Report phrase | Pelvis | ultrasound / ct / mri
Complex adnexal cystic lesion, ultrasound follow-up recommended.
Complex Adnexal Cystic Lesion, Ultrasound Follow-Up Recommended. is report wording commonly used when radiologists describe ovarian cyst in a concise, technical way. The phrase itself is descriptive, not a diagnosis, and still needs the rest of the report for context.
"Complex adnexal cystic lesion, ultrasound follow-up recommended." is radiology report language linked to ovarian cyst and is best understood in the context of the full imaging report.
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Complex adnexal cystic lesion, ultrasound follow-up recommended.
Plain-English explanation
Complex Adnexal Cystic Lesion, Ultrasound Follow-Up Recommended. is report wording commonly used when radiologists describe ovarian cyst in a concise, technical way. The phrase itself is descriptive, not a diagnosis, and still needs the rest of the report for context.
How common this wording is
Ovarian cysts are very common on pelvic imaging, particularly in premenopausal patients.
When doctors worry more
- The cyst is complex or enlarging
- The report notes septations, nodules, or suspicious flow
- There is concern for torsion, rupture, or neoplasm
Main finding guide
This phrase usually maps back to the broader finding guide for Ovarian Cyst.
Read the Ovarian Cyst guideClear medical disclaimer
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- March 10, 2026
- RadiologyInfo.org
RSNA and ACR
- MedlinePlus
U.S. National Library of Medicine
- NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
National Cancer Institute
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