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Enlarged ovary post menopausal

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Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Boston - MA

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Enlarged ovary post menopausal

by bonnell, Apr 05, 2007 12:00AM

Tags: ovary, ovarian, Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, benign, cyst, cysts, follicles, laparoscopy, oncologist, presentation, scared, vaginal

Just had vaginal ultra , results showing enlarged left ovary 6.09 x 2.62 x 4.70
Lt. Ov. cyst w/multiple septations vs. enlarged ovary w/clusters of cystic follicles. Waiting for the Ca 125 to come back..am very scared. What would be the next steps feasible in this presentation?

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by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.

, Apr 05, 2007 12:00AM

hi There,
It sounds like you should see a gyn oncologist. Most cysts are benign but i usually recommend taking a look with a laparoscopy if cysts are persistent and greater than 4 to 5 cm.
best wishes

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