What is the difference between uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts? Three major differences are worth noting

What is the difference between uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts? 3 major differences are worth noting.

The difference between uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts:

1. Ovarian cysts are not easily confused with uterine fibroids because they have different hardnesses, the former is cystic and the latter is solid. At the same time, the former has a boundary with the uterus and can be separated from it, while uterine fibroids are closely related to the uterus and cannot be separated from it. When the cervix moves, it moves with it.

2. Subserosal uterine fibroids and solid ovarian tumors. Both are fibroids that are more difficult to diagnose, and both are solid tumors. If the fibroid is on one side of the uterus, especially the pedunculated subserosal fibroid, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish and must be assisted by B-ultrasound examination. Ovarian malignant tumors are also solid masses. When they are firmly attached to the uterus and fused into a mass, although they are external masses of the uterus, they cannot be separated from it and are sometimes misdiagnosed as uterine fibroids.

3. Huge uterine fibroids and solid ovarian tumors in the broad ligament. Huge uterine fibroids in the broad ligament feel like solid masses on one side of the uterus and are sometimes misdiagnosed as solid ovarian tumors. Solid ovarian tumors that are not malignant generally have good mobility, while broad ligament uterine fibroids have limited mobility. In rare cases, cystic changes in huge uterine fibroids can be mistaken for ovarian cysts. Vaginal examination: If the fibroids are cystic, the uterine body cannot be felt, but in the case of ovarian cysts, the uterine body can be felt in addition to the cysts.