unilocular cyst

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u·ni·loc·u·lar cyst

a cyst having a single sac.

Synonym(s): unicameral cyst

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u·ni·loc·u·lar cyst

(yū'ni-lok'yū-lăr sist)

A cyst having a single sac.

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unilocular cyst

A cyst containing only one cavity.

See also: cyst

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Histology was performed, which showed a unilocular cyst, lined by pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium, with a discoloured wall showing no submucosa (Figure 4).

A Midgut Duplication Cyst Lined by Respiratory Epithelium

They exhibit either a unilocular cyst (Figure 15) or a multilocular microcystic pattern.

Pancreatic cysts: pathologic classification, differential diagnosis, and clinical implications

On cut section, it was a unilocular cyst. The specimen was processed routinely and stained with haematoxylin and eosin (H and E).

Intraspinal Neurenteric Cyst - a rare entity

Unilocular cyst is considered to be initial stage in development of parasite.

Renal hydatid cyst-ultrasound and CT scan findings

The infection occurs most commonly by Echinococcus granulosus presenting as unilocular cyst and less commonly by Echinococcus multilocularis presenting as multilocular cyst.

A huge silent intracranial hydatid cyst in an adult male: a case report

In the present case ultrasound scan done by a consultant radiologist showed a large unilocular cyst in the spleen and lung C.T Scan, added to the diagnostic accuracy by showing size, shape and extent of the lesion Surgery remains the standard treatment, however, pre and postoperative 1 month course of tab albendazole should be considered in order to sterilize the cyst and reduce the chances of anaphylaxis and tension in the cyst wall.

Spleenic and pulmonary hydatid cyst: a rare site of presentation

During surgery, a unilocular cyst adherent to the urethral wall on the right side was appreciated.

Simple inflammatory paraurethral cyst: a case report

On histopathological examination there is well demarcated unilocular cyst lined by double layer of cuboidal cells which suggests eccrine hidrocystoma.

Spectrum of hidrocystomas: a case report

Cut section showed unilocular cyst. Wall of the cyst was thin, opaque and grey white in colour.

Mature cystic sacrococcygeal teratoma in a child- a case report

(1) In the early 2000s, studies showed that unilocular cysts were at very low risk for malignancy, and surveillance was recommended.

Ovarian masses: Surgery or surveillance? When evaluating a woman's risk of ovarian malignancy, a 2-step process that includes morphology-based ultrasonography and, if needed, secondary testing is pivotal

However, in the case of mucinous borderline tumors, unilocular cysts are common.

Managing low malignant-potential tumors of the ovary

As an alternative to total surgical excision, percutaneous drainage is successful particularly in pediatric patients with unilocular cysts and cysts larger than 5 cm in diameter.

Evaluation of Patients with Cystic Echinococcosis: Kistik Ekinokokkozis Olgularinin Degerlendirilmesi