Re: Complex Ovarian Cyst and Hydrosalpinx (?)
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Nov 2002 13:32:47 -0600 (CST)
I think your Dr. is right, did he ask for CA125.?
At Thu, 21 Nov 2002, Tammy wrote:
>
>I am so confused. I went to an ob/gyn two weeks ago, and was told that
>a transvaginal ultrasound showed bi-lateral complex ovarian masses,
>tennis-ball sized on the left, and golf-ball size on the right. (I had
>a hysterectomy four years ago - cervix and uterus - due to abnormal cell
>formations on the cervix.) I was referred to a gyn-onco, whom I saw
>today. Another trans done, and now I'm told that the "mass" on my right
>side is "probably" a fluid-filled tube (this conclusion was come to
>because of current measurement, which is 7cm X 2 cm), and that it was
>difficult to actually see the right ovary. The last trans showed a mass
>on my right that (according to the gyn) was probably a complex cyst. I
>have checked into the hydrosalpinx condition, and have no history of PID
>or endo... what else could cause this? Could there be a mass *and*
>hydrosalpinx? The current choice of the Drs. is to wait two more weeks
>to see if the masses go away (although, by their own admission, masses
>this large usually do not), and if not, probably surgery. Is waiting
>wise? I am 48 years old, and although not absolutely sure, fairly
>certain that I am in menopause as I type. I appreciate any help
>(explanation?) that is offered. Thank you!
--
Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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