WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: More on laparoscopy and ovarian cyst/tumor

Re: More on laparoscopy and ovarian cyst/tumor

From: Kathy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 15 May 1997 18:55:16 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 15 May 1997, Joel wrote: >
>Kathy S. wrote:
>>
>> Thank you for your response. I now have a copy of the radiology report.
>> I was mistaken about the size of the mass, it measures 5.5 x 4.3 cm. It
>> demonstrates a fluid density. Given its location an ovarian etiology is
>> most likely. Ovarian cyst, simple or complex versus tumor would be
>> primary considerations. An ultrasound examination of this region may be
>> used to further characterize this lesion. My family doctor seems
>> concerned due to family history of breast cancer, my obgyn does not. He
>> thinks it is viral and feels no more testing is required. I will ask
>> about a CA-125 test. Can he tell when he sees the mass if it is
>> cancerous? If it is cancer and it ruptures or is cut into during surgery
>> could it spread? Should I request a biopsy or can that also puncture the
>> walls and cause it to spread?
>
>Viral I don't think so, but who knows eveything ?
>
>cancers have generally a specific immage on US. The one you describe
>doesn't seem to be one : liquid, no vegetation, thin walls, no
>intra-cystic wall. If you biopsy it, there will be an irruption of the
>liquid in the abdomen.. it's not good. you can envisage a punction
>(vaginal or laparoscopic depending of more factors)
>

Please see my question dated 5/14 entitled "Laparoscopy" for detail about my age and history.....Thank you for your response. I watched too many family members die of cancer (none had ovarian that I know of). I think I am frightening myself. Thanks again...Kathy >And a question as a French I should'nt ask a women : how old are you ?
>That can give orientation on the real nature of this cyst.
>
>And a exam you can perform is a vaginal doppler or the cyst, which
>seems to be of good orientation.
>
>Don't worry...
>
>--
>Joel Kompanietz, M.D. CNGOF,
>OBGYN.net International Representative, France
>Mazamet, France
>
>http://www.obgyn.net/country/i-bios/joelk.htm
>
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>*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.
>

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