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Re: 5 cm follicular ovarian cyst
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 09:12:06 -0600 (CST)
This is s difficult question, because you don't have the complete
history, especially the previous surgery she had. If the ovary has a
simple , clear cyst, in most cases it is appropriate to wait to see if
it goes away. If there is a question, you ad your girlfriend should see
the doctor again for clarification. If your are still unsure, a second
opinion would be worthwhile.
At Mon, 12 Feb 2001, Orion wrote:
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> A few days ago my 26 year old girlfriend had an ultrasound revealing
>a follicular ovarian cyst 5 cm in diameter on her right ovary. I do not
>know if the cyst is physiologic (functional) or pathologic. This is
>especially troubling because her left fallopian tube was removed along with
>a malignant tumor 3 months ago Her doctor, who specializes in
>Obstetrics/Gynecology, has prescribed the pill and told her that he will
>perform another ultrasound in 1 month. He especially worried her by saying
>that he will avoid surgery as long as possible because it would cause
>infertility, but that he thinks it will go away. Can this really be his
>diagnosis, or should I assume that my girlfriend oversimplified it in
>relaying it to me?
> If the cyst is in fact pathologic, my limited searching on the
>internet leads me to believe that at this stage a cystectomy can be
>performed and the ovary possibly salvaged. How would you compare the risk
>of performing a cystectomy to the risk of waiting and hoping the cyst
>dissolves on its own?
> It also seems to me that a month is a long time to wait for the next
>ultrasound. Should she seek a second opinion, and if so, should she see a
>doctor with a different specialty? I apologize for the length, but as you
>can imagine I am very distressed and have many questions. I thank you for
>your time
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider. They are not to be considered the establishment of a physician-patient relationship.
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