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calcium deposits ovary
by sha77707, May 19, 2008 05:43PM
Should I be concerned about a pelvic ultrasound report that shows tiny calcifications in the left ovary? Should I have any other testing? What does this mean?
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Good luck Best wishes Angie
, Apr 15, 2007 12:00AM
Dear Kay,
Thank you for your complete information. calcium in and of itself is not a sign of malignancy. Old fibroids will get calcified as they age. Calcium can be commonly present in a benign tumor of the ovary called a dermoid or mature teratoma. yes, you are right, some ovarian tumors will have a microscopic form of calcium called psammoma bodies. Without seeing the films it is hard to say more. Since decision are being based on your xrays, I would suggest that you ask your doctor if you could get a second opinion from the radiologist. Sometimes adding a pelvic MRI can help sort out what kind of cyst it is.
best wishes
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.