ANATOMICAL CHANGES OF THE OVARIES IN POLYCYSTIC OVARIES
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Polycystic ovary syndrome features distinctive ovarian anatomical changes, including increased ovarian volume, elevated antral follicle count, stromal hyper-echogenicity, and cortical remodeling. This IMRAD-structured review synthesizes ultrasound and histomorphological data, phenotype-specific variability, and links with endocrine markers. Diagnostic limitations, device-dependent thresholds, and integrative clinical interpretation are emphasized.
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