Follicular cysts of the ovary can be identified in female infants and neonates following birth. The management approach in this age group is guided by the natural course of the condition and the expected clinical trajectory in the first year of life.
This protocol addresses female infants and neonates who present with an ovarian cyst after birth. In this age group, spontaneous regression is the expected outcome in the majority of cases, occurring within the first months to the first year of life.
The initial approach centres on structured imaging-based surveillance at specific postpartum intervals — the complete monitoring schedule, criteria for reassessment, and any further steps are detailed in the full protocol.
The primary goal is spontaneous regression of the ovarian cyst, which typically occurs within 6 months of age and in some cases by 1 year of age.
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13070775