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Re: Ultrasound Results......

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:07:00 -0500 (CDT)

At Thu, 12 Jun 2003, anonymous wrote: >
>I had both transabdominal and endovaginal ultrasounds on 6/3/03 -
>Impressions were: 1. 2.0 x 2.1 x 2.1 complex, right ovarian mass,
>likely representing a hemorrhagic cyst...No vascularity is demonstrated
>with the mass...arterial and venous flow are demonstrated within the
>right ovary. 2. Limited visualization of left ovary seen only on
>transabdomial imaging - appears grossly unremarkable. It also reported
>that the endometrial stripe was 7mm, which is within functional limits.
>My dr. said not to worry about anything and to have a f/u ultrasound in
>7-8 wks. Here are my questions: (I am 35 and trying to conceive for the
>first time - I've been trying to get pregnant for 5 months and have an
>appt. with a reproductive endocrinologist mid July).
>
>1. Should I be confident this ovarian mass is a cyst, since the report
>said "likely" - I know that complex cysts are more concerning - do they
>ever go away on their own.

Yes.

Should I get a second opinion re: waiting >7-8 weeks.

Another U/S in 2 month will help. >2. Why would my left ovary not be seen on endovaginal imaging - only
>transabdominal

Technical problems.? >3. Isn't 7mm thin for a uterine lining - this test was done 3 days
>before the onset of my period. This period was lighter than normal and
>delayed - could this be caused by the cyst?

Rather thin.

>4. Can the ultrasound differenciate between a hemorrhagic cyst and an
>endometroid cyst?

Some times .

>
>Thank You so much for your time - it is very appreciated.

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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