Theca-lutein cysts are characteristic of: (A) Ectopic pregnancy, (B) Molar pregnancy, (C) Missed aboion, (D) Preeclampsia
Answer is B. The ovaries contain multiple theca-lutein cysts in 25 to 60 percent of women with a complete mole. These likely result from overstimulation of lutein elements by sometimes massive amounts of hCG.Because theca-lutein cysts regress following pregnancy evacuation, expectant management is preferredReference: William's Obstetrics; 25th edition, chapter 20; Gestational trophoblastic diseases