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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
dermoid cyst
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
dermoid cyst
by divya254, May 08, 2009 04:24PM
I was having PCO and i was on clomid 1 month . after a utrasound doctor found a cyst of "solid appearing mass 36*50*34 mm . and dermoid cyst no pelvinic free fluid " now she asked me to do CA 125,CEA and HCG beta subunit quant test ? Dr what does it mean ? is there anything serious ? I have done untrasound test 6 months back and there was no cyst like this. Is this created because of clomid treatment? Do I have options other than surgery. I am worried that doctor may go for the option of removing my ovary rather than the cyst. found in a forum that so many people are removed their overy because of this cyst .i am 28 years old . Please send me your response. Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., May 14, 2009 08:02AM
, May 14, 2009 08:02AM
Hi There
clomid for one month is unlikely to cause a solid mass.
dermoid cysts, which are benign tumors that come from the egg cell of the ovary, have a classic appearance on ultrasound. Surgery to remove the cyst is the best strategy when the dermoid is over 4 cm. Since you did not have this on ultrasound 6 months ago, I would recommend a repeat ultrasound in a month to be sure it is real. (may be something related to ovulation and not be there next time.
best wishes
clomid for one month is unlikely to cause a solid mass.
dermoid cysts, which are benign tumors that come from the egg cell of the ovary, have a classic appearance on ultrasound. Surgery to remove the cyst is the best strategy when the dermoid is over 4 cm. Since you did not have this on ultrasound 6 months ago, I would recommend a repeat ultrasound in a month to be sure it is real. (may be something related to ovulation and not be there next time.
best wishes
