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Re: Ovarian Cysts
From: Lasonia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 15:15:57 -0600 (CST)
Kayla, thank you for your response.
Yes, I did copy this report word for word so that I wouldn't
misinterpret anything. How long does recovery from outpatient surgery
take?
At Wed, 26 Mar 2003, Kayla wrote:
>
>Lasonia,
>I've had similar results. Did you copy this word for word from the
>report? What is your age? Any symptoms? Most likely because of the cysts
>being large....greater than 4cm then they will be removed. It can
>usually be done by a laparoscopy as an outpatient surgery. I don't
>really understand the second part of the impressions...I would suggest
>if cancer is suspected or even considered...have a gyn-oncologist
>consult...they usually have better surgical skills eitherway. Good
>luck!
>
>At Wed, 26 Mar 2003, Lasonia wrote:
>>
>>I recently had a pelvic ultrasound and here are the findings. I would
>>like to know if there is truly anything to be worried about.
>>
>>FINDINGS:
>>The right ovary measures 6.5 x 7 x 4cm, while the left ovary measures
>>7.5 x 4 x 4.7cm. No adnexal masses or fluid collections are seen. Large
>>bilateral ovarian cysts are present. The largest is in the left ovary
>>and measures 4.7 x 5.8 x 3.3cm.
>>
>>IMPRESSION:
>>Bilateral ovarian cyst of variable sizes are present. The largest
>>measures up to 7cm in maximum diameter.
>>
>>The cystic structures identified in the adnexa appear tubular and are,
>>therefore, most consistent with bilateral hydrosalpinx. MRI may be
>>helpful for confirmation if clinically indicated.
>>
>>This is the result of a pelvic ultrasound given on 3/17/03. I had
>>another one on 3/26/03 which according to the attending physician who
>>performed the procedure also found a fibroid cyst or tumor and he also
>>said that my right fallopian tube was filled with fluid. I getting
>>really worried.
>>
>>What should I be expecting to receive as treatment? Medications or
>>Laparoscopy?
>
>--
>Kayla
>**Just someone who cares, preparing for the medical field**
>
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