A large cystic ovarian tumour is detected in a woman on routine antenatal check up. The most common complication she can encounter is: a) Torsion. b) Rupture. c) Haemorrhage. d) Degeneration. e) Infection.

A large cystic ovarian tumour is detected in a woman on  routine antenatal check up. The most common complication she can encounter is:
a) Torsion.
b) Rupture.
c) Haemorrhage.
d) Degeneration.
e) Infection.
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a) Torsion.
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Last Answer : d) Fibroid uterus.

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Last Answer : c) Ayre’s spatula.

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Last Answer : b) 11 and 13 years.

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Last Answer : d) Descent of genital tract outside the introitus.

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Last Answer : B. Haemorrhage

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Description : The most common complication after knee arthroscopy is a) joint effusion. Joint effusion produces marked pain, and the physician may need to aspirate the joint to remove fluid and relieve the ... Complaints of the knee locking are associated with functioning of the injured knee prior to arthroscopy.

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