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Re: ?for MD. Re cyst on ultrasound From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 9 Feb 2001 18:41:16 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: uterine myoma in pregnancy" Previous message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: quick question, anyone" In reply to: susan: "?for MD. Re cyst on ultrasound" At Fri, 9 Feb 2001, susan wrote: > >I had an ultrasound for what my gyn thought was a fibroid--I am >overweight so it is difficult to palpate--. The US showed a probable >ovarian cyst on my right ovary. It is rather large 9.3X8.8 cm. yes, this is big! There >was no fluid in the cul-de-sac. The Ca-125 and 2 other tumor markers >were not indicative of malignancy. The cyst is noted on US to be >septated. I am trying to find out what that could possibly mean. sepatated means there is a wall within the cyst -- or maybe jsut 2 cysts right next to one another. Septations raise the suspiciaon for a cancer, but by no means are all septated cysts cancerous I am >scheduled for laporatory for removal of the mass in the coming week. I >have discussed the possiblities with my dr. ranging from a simple >removal of the cyst to an oopherectemy to hysterectomy. He also >mentioned the possibility of an endometrioma. Thanks for your input. it sounds like a good plan and that your doc has thoroughly discussed all options with you -- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA **this is for educational purposes only and does not supplant the need for you to consult your personal physician. *** Private e-mails WILL NOT be answered!!!! Next message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: uterine myoma in pregnancy" Previous message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: quick question, anyone" In reply to: susan: "?for MD. Re cyst on ultrasound"

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