Racial Disparities in Pediatric Ovarian Mass Management

In brief

This study examines how race and ethnicity affect surgical decision-making and access to care for pediatric patients with ovarian masses. The research addresses a gap in understanding health disparities in pediatric gynecologic surgical interventions and their relationship to social determinants of health.

• Race and ethnicity affect access to pediatric surgical care and outcomes, but research on ovarian mass management is limited.
• Social determinants of health influence surgical intervention rates in pediatric females with ovarian masses.
• Patient race may impact whether pediatric ovarian masses receive surgical vs. conservative management.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.