Active clinical trials for "Cysts"

This study evaluates the utility of using cyst fluid glucose levels to diagnose mucinous pancreatic cysts during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) procedures.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the new crosslinked hyaluronan hydrogel was safe to use, and was effective for the prevention/reduction of adhesion formation following gynecological surgery

The study aims at creating a prediction model using machine learning algorithms that is capable of predicting malignant potential of ovarian cysts/masses based on patient characteristics, sonographic findings, and biochemical markers

This is a randomised, controlled, open-label study of a single intralesional administration of I-040302 or a single bone marrow aspirate or a single steroid injection (methylprednisolone). Subjects will undergo screening with X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of a solitary bone cyst.

All participants undergoing radiological imaging and found to have pancreatic cyst of size > 2cm will be subjected to EUS (Endoscopic ultrasound) examination and cystic fluid will be aspirated for analysis, including cystic fluid Glucose, CEA, amylase. Morey's biopsy will be done in the cases feasible for biopsy. The sensitivity and specificity of cystic fluid glucose level will be analysed taking CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) level with EUS findings, amylase level as gold standard for diagnosis, in cases with no surgical management.

Hepatic cysts are fluid-filled cavities located in the liver parenchyma. They are usually asymptomatic, but can cause mass-related symptoms as abdominal pain, dyspnea and nausea. Aspiration sclerotherapy is indicated in patients with a dominant hepatic cyst to alleviate symptoms by draining the hepatic cyst to reduce cyst diameter. Spontaneous cyst infection, or following aspiration sclerotherapy, presents a severe complication of hepatic cystic disease requiring frequent hospitalization, long-term antibiotic treatment, and in some invasive therapies. Evidence that antibiotics are able to reach adequate intracystic concentration is however lacking. To prevent procedure-related cyst infection in patients receiving aspiration sclerotherapy, cefazolin prophylaxis is given as standard of care. In this study we want to assess the hepatic cyst penetration capacity of cefazolin by comparing serum and cyst fluid concentrations of cefazolin. We hypothesize that cefazolin is able to penetrate hepatic cysts, with treatment naïve cyst allowing a better penetration, reducing the risk of developing cyst infection following aspiration sclerotherapy.

The pathogenesis of sacral Tarlov cysts (TCs) is still unclear. In this study, histological techniques were used to clarify the anatomical membranous layers of TCs and further explore the pathogenesis of them.Although many approaches have been used to treat TCs, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment. Microsurgery is now increasingly recommended as the preferred treatment with the best long-term outcomes.However, some authors have proposed the opposite view because current microsurgical techniques fail to completely close the ostium between the cyst and subarachnoid space.Consequently, could lead to leakage of cerebrospinal fluid, pseudomeningocele , or a high frequency of cysts recurrence, which are the main reasons for surgical failure and also the biggest scruple when microsurgery is chosen. Herein, we present a new method of cyst separation and ostium closure, and evaluate its clinical reliability and effectiveness for surgical treatment of Tarlov cysts through the prospective study.

In this study we would like to examine the effect of GnRH antagonist administration at the beginning of the follicular phase in patient presenting with a simple ovarian cyst 25-50 mm. The aim of this intervention is to allow a spontaneous regression of the ovarian cyst (if in nature) while ensuring a pituitary downregulation to prevent the beginning of a leading follicle recruitment. As previous studies using GnRH antagonist pre-treatment prior to GT initiation for other purposes demonstrated positive results (including different patient population) , no deleterious effects are expected.

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of bipolar electrocoagulation on ovarian reserve.

Women will be managed by either of the two modalities and will be followed up by transvaginal ultrasound monthly for three successive months to evaluate the size and location of the functional ovarian cyst (follicular), to compare the effect of different modalities of management whether remission, regression, progression or persistence of functional ovarian cyst. The women will be assigned randomly to either study group to take oral contraceptive pills or to control group to take placebo. The 2 groups will be treated and followed up equally. Oral contraceptive pills will be given to the study group as follow: The women will receive one package of oral contraception (Cilest containing norgestimate 250 microgram + ethinyl estradiol 35 microgram) and will be counseled about how to take oral contraception and informed of possible side effects. They also will receive a diary card for recording oral contraception intake to be returned to the physician on the next period. An appointment for the women in this group will be scheduled at one month of treatment for the second ultra-sonography. If the ovarian cyst does not show remission, the women will continue the same treatment and will follow up in another month by transvaginal ultra-sound. If the ovarian cyst still persists or progresses at the second month, the women will be followed up for third month. All results of the two groups will be compared. Data will be collected, tabulated according to the standard statistical method.