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Re: Ovarian Cyst

From: William D. McIntosh MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 23:37:12 -0600 (CST)


At Tue, 28 Nov 2000, Kelli wrote: >
>I wanted to know if a cyst was found on ultrasound 4 weeks ago and a
>followup ultrasound was performed today and the cyst had grown a great
>deal, is that something to be alarmed about? Also, if you have an
>ultrasound copy of the cyst what visible characteristics should I look
>for, example: size, color, outline, shape, etc? I am very concerned and
>in a great deal of pain.

Size greater than 5cm in diameter, evidence of complexity, either in the form of multiple cysts or any suggestion of solid components, and persistent pain are all concerning symtoms.

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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