Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Practice Test

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Which is the most commonly identified type of ovarian cyst?

Corpus luteum cyst
Follicular cyst
Dermoid cyst
Endometrioma

The correct answer is: Follicular cyst

The most commonly identified type of ovarian cyst is the follicular cyst. Follicular cysts typically develop during the menstrual cycle when a follicle fails to rupture and release an egg. Instead, the follicle continues to grow, leading to the formation of a cyst. These cysts are often benign and can resolve on their own within a few menstrual cycles. In contrast, while corpus luteum cysts can also occur during the menstrual cycle, particularly after ovulation, they are less frequent than follicular cysts. Dermoid cysts, which are germ cell tumors, and endometriomas, related to endometriosis, represent specific and less common conditions. Dermoid cysts involve different types of tissue, including hair or teeth, while endometriomas are cysts formed from endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Therefore, the prevalence and the mechanism of development make follicular cysts the most commonly identified type overall.