Ovarian Mass

[Kosha]

My 13 year was rushed to the hospital in pain and they thought it could be the apendix but when the results returned of the CAT Scan they discovered a mass on her right overy that is 4.5cm and later they did an ultrasound I guess to confirm the findings in the CAT Scan, they also another mas 1.2 cm on her right Kidney.  My daughter is so young and I have appointments with 3 different Gyno because the one that saw her at the ER said that the ovary would probably have to be removed I am afraid for my daughter and want to know if removing the ovary is the only option?

[nyc lady]

Get a 2nd and 3rd opinion.....I agree with that.  They are calling it a mass so I would guess it was solid vs fluid?  I would not rush into surgery, maybe they can wait and repeat the test to see if it has decreased in size, depending on where in her menstrual cycle she is.  
Also, if she did have to lose an ovary, there are many women out there that live happy, healthy lives with one ovary and also have families.  
Hang in there, let us know what happens after you get the other opinions.
I can imagine how scary all this is for you and your daughter.

Pam

[bmcd]

Hi,

My daughter (15 yrs. old) had a 4 cm mature teratoma removed from her left ovary, sparing most of the ovary.  She had to have her right ovary removed as well, due to a watermelon sized immature teratoma.  Of course when the mass is as large as a watermelon, it destroys the ovary.  I would certainly get a second opinion.  If removal of the ovary is necessary, understand that the remaining ovary takes over for the one removed.  That is, the remaining ovary functions for both ovaries in regard to hormones and ovulation.  So in the removal of just one ovary, the body does not really "notice" the difference.  Did they comment at all about the mass as to what characteristics it has.  All masses are not the same.  Please keep us updated.

Take Care and God Bless,
Bob

[Kosha]

Thanks for responding, I am going to get all the opinions posible and I see I didn't mention it was an Echogenic Mass it is not full of blood or liquid that was confirmed with all the test that have been done. I have found a childrens hospital by which I made an appointment for her to see the Gyno there. Thanks again for your concerns and response I will keep you posted.