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conflicting scans
I had a hysterectomy 9/09 with ovaries intact. Recently ive been experiencing pain and had a CT, it showed Bilateral Complex Adnexal Cysts with small amouth of free fluid in cul de sac. The cysts measured 2.0cm and 1.8cm. I had a US afterwards to get a closer look and nothing was found. How is that possible? How can a CT see one thing and an US nothing? My Doctor just said "all looks good". Like I should forget about it all. Someone please explain how this could happen, possible scenarios. Could the CT have been wrong? or is the US wrong? Obviously something is off.
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Hello,
CT scan is more sensitive than an ultrasound. An adnexal mass is a lump in tissue of the adnexa of uterus, usually in the ovary or fallopian tube. Adnexal masses can be benign or cancerous. In postmenopausal women, adnexal masses may be caused by cancer, fibroids, fibromas, diverticular abscess. It needs further evaluation by CT scan in your case.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
CT scan is more sensitive than an ultrasound. An adnexal mass is a lump in tissue of the adnexa of uterus, usually in the ovary or fallopian tube. Adnexal masses can be benign or cancerous. In postmenopausal women, adnexal masses may be caused by cancer, fibroids, fibromas, diverticular abscess. It needs further evaluation by CT scan in your case.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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