Septated Complex Cysts

[Cher Ann]

Thank you for your input. My husband couldn't believe that she was making me wait that long also. I really didn't know a Follical Cyst could turn into a Septated Complex Cyst? I have 2 on the left side and 2 large on the right. She showed me the wall between the one on the right. Last summer it waw Follical Cysts, they sure changed fast. But I agree 6 months for another U\S seems to long. I've looked up info on these types of Cysts, but I really don't know the danger in them. The most I've gotten is dull aches either on the left or right at different times, that's it. I've really not heard of anyone getting Ovarian Cancer from this kind of Cyst?? Have you? I really need some better understanding on Septated Complex Cysts and are they really serious and anything to worry about. All I know is there on the right ovary and also the left. She showed me on the U\S the separation between the wall...what ever that means? I'm lost on this one?? I feel dumb, just don't even know if there anything to worry about. Never heard of Ovarian Cancer in my family...but who knows? I'd like to know if these Cysts can turn into cancer...what is the seriousness of them?
I so much need answers, it helps to talk to people that know about all of this. I never had Cysts until last summer, and they really found them by accident. In fact last summer I had 2 on the left side, none on the right. Now I still have the 2 on the left side and two on the right side with a wall between them...what ever that means? How could they be Follical Cysts, and then turn to Septated Complex Cysts? Are the Complex Cysts solid or fluid filled, I know the Follical are fluid filled. She did say these Complex Cysts are more serious?? HELP!!!!!!!!

Thanks,
Cher Ann

[southrnwhitewolf]

I am no expert by any means but i too have a complex cyst that is the size of a soft ball and they tell me that complex means it is solid form and that they aren't sure what they have in them that makes them complex but i would get another dr for a second opinion since 2 heads are better than one. they wanted to watch mine for 4 more months and i am not sure i want to do that so i am seeking another opinion and also no insurance so that is going to be hard to do since i had to fight to get to see this dr and noone else will even talk to me about it.but i hope every thing works out for you good luck hope to hear from you on the board there are alot of smart people here to help you that is why i post here too!

[MickeyVicki]

Maybe this information will help:

Cysts by definition are filled with fluid.  However, complex cysts contain septations (or walls) within them.  Some complex cysts, such as the one that I had, contain solid components in addition to the septations.  The presence of solid components and septations - especially if the septations are very thick, do indicate an increased risk of malignancy.  However, the statistics that I have either read or have been told indicate these risks to run some 3 to 5 percent.   Even simple (non-septated) cysts still have a risk of some 1 to 2 percent chance of being cancer.

[GJLmom]

Just had Abdominal/vaginal ultrasound and have multiple septated complex cysts.  Have been having hard time finding good quality info.  CA-125 blood test is still pending...anyone with helpful places to read more re: these type cysts, would appreciate...thanks