Mass on Ovary

[robnty]

Hi I am a 39 year old mother of 2. I went to the ER on Saturday due to abdominal pain. I had an ultra sound and a CT Scan done. The doctor said that I had a cyst on my ovary that burst and to follow up w/my family doctor. My Doctor called me tonight and told me that they the results of the CT showed a 2 cm mass on my ovary and that she wants to follow up with more testing. The thing is I had a hysterectomy 10 years ago and had my right ovary removed about 5 years ago. The ultrasound didn't seem to detect the remaining ovary or mass - but the CT did. Should I be concerned??????? I am scared!

[chelan2]

Hi, as long as your dr follows up appropriately.  You should have a CA125 blood test (this test is not a ovca test but can give the dr some information).  Your dr might want to do a watch and wait to see if the mass grows or dissolves on its own.  If you're concerned you could ask to see a gynologist oncologist for another opinion.  If you do have surgery it defintely should be done by a gynocologist oncologist.  Don't get too exited yet - just make sure it's followed up on - usually 6-8 weeks is normal for another US (transvaginal) or CT scan to see what the mass is doing.  If it's still there or has grown you may want to have it taken out.  

Take care and let us know how you're doing.
Debbie