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Re: 19 weeks pregnant, 10 cm ovarian cyst, surgery?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 14:33:22 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Elphie wrote: >
>I am 19 wks pregnant and a 10 cm ovarian cyst was recently discovered.
>My OB gave me two options. Have surgery to remove it in 4-6 weeks, or
>schedule a cesarean section at term and have it removed then. I am
>concerned with fetal descent being obstructed during labor and preterm
>labor as a result of the cyst. I am also extremely concerned with the
>safety of the baby if I were to have surgery now. Help?

An ovarian mass is not going to be able to obstruct labor. It is outside of and above the birth canal. This is the safest time in pregnancy to have surgery, by far. The fetus shrugs in off without much concern.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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