Pathology
Any ovarian follicle that is larger than about two centimeters is termed an ovarian cyst.
Ovarian function may be measured by gynecologic ultrasonography of follicular volume. Nowadays, ovarian follicle volumes can be measured rapidly and automatically from three-dimensionally reconstructed ultrasound images.
Rupture of the follicle can result in abdominal pain (mittelschmerz) and is to be considered in the differential diagnosis in women of childbearing age.
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