WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: Overian Cystic Mass

Re: Overian Cystic Mass

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 16 Dec 2000 00:02:51 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 15 Dec 2000, Mrs. wrote: >
>I am 41, years while I was visiting to doctor for the infertility tests.
>She recommended some tests like pelvic CT-scan.The reports contain
>following results.
>
>Multiseptated cystic mass in the right adenxa hich solid components as
>well and tiny cystic structure extending to the posterior wall of the
>uterus. The most likely represent right ovrian mass. Differention
>being cysticadenomas which could be benign or malignant.
>
>I am want your suggestions regarding the risks involved ;with or without
>operation:and chances of conceiving after getting rid of this tumer.
>
>Thanks

A complex ovarian mass is generally evaluated surgically -- most often by laparoscopy. If it is benign, even if the entire ovary is removed, your fertility would not be irreparably harmed (although, if you are already seeing a fertility specialist, you must be having some problems already).

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD
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