Patient's question:
Female, 33 years old, has had a child and wants more, but doesn't know when the follicle will ovulate. Question: What is the difference between a cystic echo and a follicle?Doctor's answer:
MRI carefully describes cystic echoes, which refer to cysts, these are walled, tightly encapsulated by liquid. However, the anechoic area described in the MRI is wallless, and its shape should be irregular. The anechoic area should refer to liquid, generally occurring in cases of rupture or inflammatory exudation. When switching to MRI, it is necessary to combine your symptoms such as menstrual cramps, the regularity of your menstrual cycle, the presence of rupture, and abdominal pain. If the cystic echo is located in the ovary, it is necessary to rule out ectopic pregnancy or whether it is a follicle. If the anechoic area is in the uterine cavity, it is necessary to rule out endometritis and the possibility of an impending menstrual period.