Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Very large ovarian mass
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
This forum is for questions and support regarding ovarian cancer issues, such as: Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Clinical Trials, Genetics, Hysterectomy,Immunotherapy, Ovarian Cancer Types, Radiation Therapy, Risk Factors, Screening, Staging, Surgery.
Very large ovarian mass
by Emily32, May 10, 2008 05:22PM
I am 30 years old and I was diagnosed with a large (15cm by 15cm by 9cm) ovarian mass. It was found on a routine unltrsound for my 2nd pregnancy at 8 week gestation. My OB/GYN says it's likely a teratoma and we are going to have it removed at 16 weeks gestation (coming up soon). But I am worried about it's malignant potential. The first ultrasound said it had thick septa, areas of hyperechoicy, and a vascular supply. The second ultrasound I didn't get to read, but it hadn't grown in size but the radiologist was calling it cancer now. My doctor tells me not to worry about the word cancer, but how can I not. Does anyone have any information for me about the risk factors I've mentioned?
Thanks
Emily
Thanks
Emily
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., May 11, 2008 08:54AM
, May 11, 2008 08:54AM
hi There
of course it is impossible not to worry. that is our nature. But it is is also not possible to guess about what this mass is. Most ovarian tumors are benign. The chance of malignancy in pregnancy is probably less than one percent. It sounds like you are in good hands. It sounds like the plan to remove this mass in the second trimester is just right.
please let us know what happens
best wishes
of course it is impossible not to worry. that is our nature. But it is is also not possible to guess about what this mass is. Most ovarian tumors are benign. The chance of malignancy in pregnancy is probably less than one percent. It sounds like you are in good hands. It sounds like the plan to remove this mass in the second trimester is just right.
please let us know what happens
best wishes
