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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
small bilateral adnexal cysts
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
small bilateral adnexal cysts
by MMett, Jun 29, 2007 12:00AM
Hi,
I had a hysterectamy 3 years ago but both ovaries were left.I have been having sharp pain that bends me over in my lower pelvic area.I had a CT scan done and it showed small bilateral adnexal cysts measuring 1.8 cm.
What exactly is bilateral adnexal cysts? and how can such small cysts cause so much pain?
I had a hysterectamy 3 years ago but both ovaries were left.I have been having sharp pain that bends me over in my lower pelvic area.I had a CT scan done and it showed small bilateral adnexal cysts measuring 1.8 cm.
What exactly is bilateral adnexal cysts? and how can such small cysts cause so much pain?
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Jul 01, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 01, 2007 12:00AM
Hi there
bilateral means right and left
adnexal means the area of the tubes and ovaries
cysts means a collection of fluid with a skin around it.
depending on your age and previous gyn history these could be cysts of ovulation, endometriosis cysts, fluid within adhesions from your previous surgery.
usually cysts that are that small will not be felt. (unless it is endometriosis). you should check in with your doctor about whether you need a laparoscopy to evaluate those cysts or further work up of other organs such as the bowel or bladder
best wishes
bilateral means right and left
adnexal means the area of the tubes and ovaries
cysts means a collection of fluid with a skin around it.
depending on your age and previous gyn history these could be cysts of ovulation, endometriosis cysts, fluid within adhesions from your previous surgery.
usually cysts that are that small will not be felt. (unless it is endometriosis). you should check in with your doctor about whether you need a laparoscopy to evaluate those cysts or further work up of other organs such as the bowel or bladder
best wishes
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