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Q: Hypechoic cyst in the left ovary...should I be concerned?...

asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 18th, 2006

have a question regarding ovarian cysts and the possibility of them being cancerous. I had a transvaginal ultrasound on September 1 for no specific reason; my gyn is just very cautious and prescribes them for me once a year. The results stated that I have a 1.3-cm hypechoic cyst in the left ovary. No free fluid is seen in the cul-de-sac. The cyst was classified as complex even though it was fluid filled; they classified it as complex because it has more than one compartment (kind of like a cyst within a cyst). The recommendation from the radiologist and my doctor was to get retested in 2-3 menstrual cycles. I've had two cycles since then and am going for retest soon. Does this sound like anything I need to be concerned about? My doctor didn't seem too concerned, but I've read that some complex cysts can be cancerous. Should I be concerned?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on October 23rd, 2006

Ovarian Cancer Answer A1682

According to your reproductive age (you are still having periods) and the cyst’s dimensions (< 5cm in diameter) you might be experiencing a functional cyst. Functional cysts usually disappear spontaneously after a few menstrual cycles (2-3). If the cyst still exists after 3 months, laparoscopic removal of the cyst is indicated. If the cyst was larger than 5cm in diameter or you were in reproductive climax (no period any more), the cyst could be removed.

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