YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for September, 2001: Re: Second dermoid cyst

Re: Second dermoid cyst

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 21:20:59 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 29 Sep 2001, Lisa wrote: >
>After a recent sonogram, I was told that I have a 7cm dermoid cyst on my
>right ovary. This is my second one on the same side. My first dermoid
>cyst was identified Feb 2000 and was removed via laparotomy in June
>2000. I am full of questions such as 1) What causes a dermoid cyst?

Women are probably born with microscopic cysts with the ability to form dermoids.

>2)
>Are there natural remedies for preventing/dissolving them?

Absolutely not.

>3) What are
>the risks of repeat appearance?

No different than the first time.

>4) Since I now have had two on the same
>side - should that ovary be removed?

I'd try to save the ovary if possible. If not able to, remove the ovary and good luck in the future.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

>(Note: I'm 34 with no children and
>would like to have one/more some day soon) HELP....

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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