What is the differance in cyst and terms used?

Question

Just got my U/S results and don't really understand all of the terms used. I have a left ovary 2.6 x 2.3 x 2.4 The cyst does contain a small area of mural nodularity measuring up to 3 mm. In the right ovary, there is a hypoechoic area measuring up to 1.5 X 0.5 X 0.7 cm, most likely a hemorrhagic follicle. No free fluid is noted in the pelvis.

Impression:  Bilateral Adnexal cysts

I am not real sure what to make it all.....I'm not sure what it means but the mural nodularity is my biggest concern. Can anyone explain all of this to me?

Hope4all · Answer

Thank you! I'm going to the Doctor today at 1:30 to find out where I go from here. I have had numerous cyst over the past few years......2 have ruptured, one was the size of an orange. I am just so tired of always having problems with my ovaries.......I am tempted to just have them removed!

Gatsby · Answer

You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Let us know what happens today.  Godspeed.
~Tascha

Curls · Answer

The mural nodularity is a more solid component being picked up on US.  It's what causes some worry.  However, it's still usually benign (in my case blood clots in an endometriomia).  

No free fluid is a good sign since cancer often involves substantial free fluid.  Bilateral means both sides have cysts.  Hypoechoic is a echo appearance on the US which is a good sign in a cyst since it indicates types that aren't cancerous.  Hemorrhagic has to do with bleeding or blood filled, but I haven't had any experience with those.

What is the differance in cyst and terms used?

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