WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2003: Re: Complex cyst on Ovary and Kidney Atrophy

Re: Complex cyst on Ovary and Kidney Atrophy

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 May 2003 16:05:03 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 29 May 2003, Amy wrote: >
>I was recently diagnosed with several cysts on my ovaries with one being
>complex in nature, My doctor is sending me for a cat scan, but doesn't
>feel the need for a biopsy , even though my mother and my aunt, had
>premenopausal ovarian cancer, She tried to reassure me that it is
>nothing to worry about and its fairly common, but my concern is that it
>isn't that common and how to tell if its not cancer just by looking at a
>cat scan...wouldn't they have to do a biopsy?
>My next question is, during that ultrasound that they found the complex
>cyst they couldn't even detect my right kidney even after several
>attempts, my left kidney is always hurting, is it possible that the good
>kidney is picking up the slack for the one that is atrophy?

You are not telling your age but the cat scan will show you more, but I think a 2nd opinion won't harm.

-- 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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