WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Ovarian Cyst - Mucinous Cystadenoma? Pain in hip, leg Cancer?

Re: Ovarian Cyst - Mucinous Cystadenoma? Pain in hip, leg Cancer?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 11 Jan 1998 01:05:22 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 11 Jan 1998, Joanne wrote: >
>Hi
>
>I have been diagnosed as having a mucinous cystadenoma of the left ovary
>approximately 15cm x 11cm and have a left salpingo-oophonetry (removal
>of ovary and mass) scheduled in 3 weeks. THe cyst itself is causing
>some lower back pain although I am experiencing a lot of difficulty with
>my hip - legs. Waking up with blue tinged feet, a consistent aching in
>my leg and some numbness.(I am assuming this cyst is pushing on
>something to cause this pain?)
>
>The ultrasound results were "most likely" mucinous cystadenoma or
>another type I don't remember the name but it was something carcenoma I
>think.
>I am very worried that this cyst may be cancerous even though my
>gynecologist has said she is 100% sure that this is a totally benign
>mass as. How can the gynecologist be sure it is a benign cyst?

100% doesn't exist in medicine but it might be that the sonogram is giving the gynecologist this impression.

>Just wondered if anyone had any comments on this cyst or the hip pain.
>My surgery is scheduled in 3 weeks time - so I guess I will get my
>answers then.

1) It's big. If there is unexplained sharp pain that won't clear up, it may have twisted on itself or ruptured. Call your doc immediately.

>Sorry this is so long - lots going on in my head, and thanks for reading
>my post.

Good luck on this. We'll pray for a mucinous.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
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