Re: ULTRASOUND: Ovarian Cyst
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:22:49 -0600 (CST)
Antoinette
As I am not looking at the report/films, I can not say exactly. The
internal echoes are a bit bothersome as is the size of the cysts, if
they are 8 and 9 cm. Waiting til friday is ok...Dr. von Almen
At Sat, 20 Dec 2008, Antoinette wrote:
>
>Thank you for getting back to me. The reason I ask is because my doctor
>is out of town until Friday. I guess I just wanted to know if the sizes
>of the cyst are big , small or normal. If you could what are internal
>echos in the cyst. I am a teacher so if I have to have something done I
>want it done ASAp so that I will not miss work. Would you remove cyst
>this size? Should I not wait to Friday to talk to him and talk to one of
>his partners sooner??
>
>I just want some idea on what to expect.
>
>I have experienced bleeding for 4 months and I have sever cramps. I
>feel like my uterus is going to fall out of me. I am on Depo Povera to
>help with the endometriosis. The Depo was suppose to stop my periods. I
>have had it in the past and I never have a period on it.
>
>At Sat, 20 Dec 2008, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
>>
>>Antoinette
>>
>>I would speak to your doc about this. Each of us has our own criteria
>>on which cysts we operate on. Size is not the only criteria...Dr. von
>>Almen
>>
>>At Sat, 20 Dec 2008, Antoinette wrote:
>>>
>>>I had an ultra sound done a couple of days ago because I have had my
>>>period for 4 months. My ob/gyn thought that I may have a polyp, becaue
>>>I have had them in the past. I have a copy of my ultra sound and have
>>>some questions. I have a cyst on the right and left overy one is 1.5 x
>>>4.5 x 8cm and the other is 1.4 x 1.3 x 9cm. Do they usually remove them
>>>when they are this size?? The ultra sound also showen thicken walls of
>>>the uterus and internal echos in the cyst. I know my doctor was maybe
>>>planning a D & C but would that help. Do I need a more invaisve surgery
>>>to remove the cyst?? Any info would be great.
>>
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>>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>>Private Practice
>>New Orleans, La.
>>
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Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.
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