Ovary tumor, why do an MRI?

Question

Last week I had gone in for an ultrasound because of what I thought was bladder problems.  They ended up doing a TVultrasound.  I have a tumor on my right ovary, they said it definately had flow.  The radiologist recommended an MRI.  My Dr. said no need, we will have to biopsy it anyway.  I was referred to a gyno and he did a pelvic and then said we will do the MRI first and he also sent me for bloodwork including the CA125. What has me really bothered is that the gyno went overboard telling me all the things that it might be (that it may be nothing) including that it could have just been stool that showed up on the ultrasound.  Now, I'm no Dr. but it doesn't make sense that the ultrasound tech and the radiologist don't know the differece between a tumor with flow, and stool.  Does this make any sense to anyone?  I guess I'm not feeling to trusting of a Dr. that tells me that despite all my syptoms and the tumor, that it could be stool and the symptoms probably don't have anything to do with the tumor anyway.  Any thoughts?

sdp4314 · Answer

I thinks sometimes doctors go overboard with all case scenarios and then it really throws us for a loop.  Like we don't have enough to worry about, right?  Anyway, yes a biopsy is the only way to determine officially what it is, however, that being said an MRI can also give the surgeon a better picture of what he's dealing with as well.  It's quite common and I think most of us have had a CT, MRI or both after the ultrasound  and prior to surgery.  It sounds like he's on the right path.  However, if you are not comfortable with this doctor, you should seek a second opinion.

Best of Luck

montie · Answer

Thanks for your input.  Just to know that the MRI or CT is common makes me feel better.

rmarie · Answer

Wait for all your test results but If anything comes back at all suspicious of cancer, you want a gyn-oncologist.

urbangal · Answer

jUST WONDERING...if your ca125 was normal and your ct scan was ok and you're ultrasound showed a complex cyst(being called hemmoragic or endometrioma) should you insist on a oncologist or go with the Gyno surgeon? 
Mary

Ovary tumor, why do an MRI?

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