WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2000: Re: ovarian cyst and calcification

Re: ovarian cyst and calcification

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 23:51:40 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 31 Mar 2000, Linn wrote: >
>I received my u/s results from my gyn. "multiple small cysts evident in
>right ovary. Lef ovary shows many cysts. Thick walled septated cyst
>involving left ovary. Stable in size and configuration. There is
>calcification along the posterior wall and septum of this largest cyst.
>The calcification extends into the septum between the cyst. It is
>slightly thickened." My doctor discussed a "honeycomb" configuration
>(septated???). From what I've read, this type of configuration could be
>suspicious.

Yes, this is a report that requires additional evaluation.

She said that she wouldn't know anything until she got in >there. Scheduled for surgery on 4/25. She also had me get a CA-125
>blood test today...results on Monday. I am 43 years old, and appreciate
>all the information you've given me to date on this. As I wrote
>earlier, first u/s showed area of echogenicty (done in January). MRI in
>Feb. did not identify this. Is this an appropriate amount of time to
>wait for surgery? Should I consult a gyn. oncologist or am I jumping
>the gun?

Personally, in my practice, I'd evaluate you sooner, if for no other reason than to get an answer so you can stop worrying! You certainly have the right to seek a second opinion, and if you did so, I would suggest a gyn oncologist.

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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