YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for November, 2001: Re: Ovarian cyst

Re: Ovarian cyst

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 22:26:52 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 21 Nov 2001, John wrote: >
>Hello, I have a daughter who is 12 years old. She lives with her mother
>in Germany. Last month one of her ovaries was removed because of a
>ruptured cyst (4 inches in diameter). Prior to this for 2 months she
>had some pain on and off but no one had suspected a problem related to
>ovary. I like to know if this is common for a child at this young age.
>I like to know why this was not detected early on. According to her
>mother ultrasound was performed but it could not be detected. What is
>the effect of this on my daughter's health in the future? Is her chance
>of having children reduced because of this? is a cyst caused by
>infection or is it related to nutrition?

John, Ovarian cysts in this age group are generally not very common. However, with the age of onset of menses getting younger and younger, this reflects ovarian function and more of this is occuring. Most often, these cysts represent what we refer to as functional cysts, but can occasionally be caused by certain abnormalities withing the cellularity of the ovary or cyst. Very seldom is an infection involved in a 12 year old. Unfortunately, they removed her whole ovary. With a 4 cm cyst, one is often able to remove the cyst and leave viable ovarian tissue. However, with the remaining ovary in place, she should have normal hormonal production and a normal reproductive life... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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