Ovarian cyst?
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at
5:48 pm
I am 18yrs old and i just had surgery for the removal of a complex ovarian cyst that was larger than 13cm in diameter.
My dr said it is very unusual to have a cyst this large in someone so young and it had been sent for pathology tests. Is it likely to be cancerous?
Thanks
my surgeon thought she would have to take out the ovary but mnaged to keep it in. however, she is unsure whether it is functional and i need it taken out if it is painful. also, she thought she was going to have to do a traditional open cut surgery – like a c-section – but managed to do a laproscopy with very large incisions
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For your age, it is unlikely to be cancer in origin. If your body is a little bit huge then probably it is a factor to consider as a source. All specimens taken out from a patients body are examined by the pathologist to determine the exact histopathologic diagnosis and check whether it is cancerous or not. But I told you, based on the statistics, they are not. However it doesnt say 100%. One thing more, I need to know the other things taken out there, is it only the cyst, or the whole ovary, or included with the uterus? Well, my e-mail is jhundevilla@yahoo.com and I am a surgeon as well
Your ovarian cyst is large, but they usually aren’t cancerous and at your age the rate of cancer is so low . It peaks after 35-40. Go to this website and you will see lots of women have this disorder and no cancer at all. Most women have them, and some have had them the size of a grapefruit. But not cancerous. I’m sure yours isn’t cancer http://www.everydayhealth.com/cs/forums/thread/135186.aspx
There are different kinds of Complex cysts, here are some. remember they aren’t cancerous.
Complex ovarian cysts occur less commonly, but typically have more serious outcomes. Complex cysts are those that have both solid and liquid components. There are three common types of complex ovarian cysts. Dermoid cysts form from the cells that produce human eggs (ova). These cells are non-differentiated, which means that they have the potential to develop into any tissue in the human body. As a result, dermoid cysts often contain tissues such as hair, skin or teeth. Dermoid cysts are rarely a cancerous cyst, but they can become large and painful and can cause your ovaries to twist, causing pain.
A second type of complex ovarian cysts, known as an endometrioma, typically develops as a result of endometriosis. In endometriosis, uterine cells grow outside the uterus. Uterine tissue therefore has the potential to attach to your ovary and form a growth. The final type of complex ovarian cyst develops from ovarian tissue. These cystadenomas are usually filled with a watery liquid or mucous and have the potential to grow to be very large – up to 12 or more inches in diameter. Such a large cyst will result in your ovary becoming twisted and excruciatingly painful.
Larger complex ovarian cysts will produce symptoms that will quickly become noticed, but which closely resemble other common causes of abdominal and pelvic pain such as endometriosis or ectopic pregnancy. If you have an ovarian cyst, you may experience menstrual irregularities. You may also experience pelvic pain that tends to radiate to your thighs and buttocks. Pelvic pain may also occur during sexual intercourse, or shortly before your period begins or ends. You may notice heaviness in your abdomen, or nausea, vomiting and breast tenderness similar to that which you would experience in early pregnancy. Sudden severe abdominal pain is an indication that you need to seek urgent medical assistance
Given your age, and overall health, I wouldn’t worry about cancer for a long time. I am also sending you good wishes and prayer. God Bless
I doubt it’s cancer – mine were 16 cm and they just drained them, I’ve been relatively alright since.
I don’t think you have anything to worry about.