WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2002: Re: septated ovarian cyst

Re: septated ovarian cyst

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 19 Dec 2002 09:23:38 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 19 Dec 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi, I have been told that I have two (one large 10 cm and one smaller just
>under 2cm) ovarian/adnexal cyst. One they are reasonable certain that it is
>a cyst and the other a septated cyst. I am wondering the likelihood of it
>being a malignancy. Here is a brief history...breast cancer(stage 2) within
>the last year, finished chemo on 1/2/2, finished radiation in March 2002.
>Had laprascopy in Aug for numerous ovarian cysts and endometrosis...I am
>prepared for a malignancy but haven't been offically told. My question is
>what are the percentages of septated cysts being malignant?
>
>Thanks. Kathryn Todd

Do you have a CA125 done?Septate is no clue to think on malignancy but deserves follow up.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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