CT Scan & Ovarian CAncer

[terrimayall]

I'm a 53 yr old perimenopausal woman. For over a month, I had gastroinetestinal pain and problems, bloating, feeling full, lost 10lbs in 30 days. About every 2-3 days I'm wakened with a pain in the middle of the night. My gall bladder was removed about 10 years ago. The pain is similar to the pain I had before my gall bladder was removed.

I've had the following tests which have all been normal: abdominal ultra sound, stool tested for parasites and CT Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis with contrast. The blood test shows slightly high level of WBC(10.9) and high levels of EOS (18) and EOS-absolute(2.0).

Will ovarian cancer show up on a CT Scan OR should I now have a transvaginal ultrasound?

Thanks for you help! Terri

[Ichoosejoy]

Have you had a colonoscopy?   That might be an avenue to discuss with your doctor.  Perhaps you have adhesions from your GB surgery.  CAT scan does show ovaries, I would think in the report it would mention whther they appeared to be normal or not.  If you have not read your report, go get a copy and see what is says.

Ovarian cancer can not be diagnosed until pathology takes place...although tools like US and CAT scan can give indicators.

[terrimayall]

Thank you for your advice and help.

I am scheduled for a colonoscopy which I'm due to have this year anyway. I had a transvaginal ultrasound and the results were normal. That has relieved my worries. I'm feeling a bit better however still havving digestion and abdominal discomfort although not as bad as it was.

Thanks again, Terri

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi There,
it is reassuring that you have a normal CT scan.
with weight loss and pain, I do wonder about an intestinal blockage
but you should see that on CT scan as well

you need to follow up with your doctor.
occasionally you can have biliary obstruction (same pain as gallbladder) you should ask your doctor about that possibility
best wishes