complex vs simple vs solid cysts

[shibby]

Can someone explain the differences between simple, complex and solid cysts or tumors.  Also, what it means to have depris or not.  Thank you

[tsj98]

I have recently gone through what they believe to be premature ovarian failure(early menopause at 39) and was put on hormone replacement.  I have been having right sided abdomen pain in front and back.  I had some bouts of low white blood cell counts and platelets.  I recently had a CT scan of my pelvis and abdomen and the report came back saying I had a cyst on my ovary which they said could be follicle unless I am postmenopausal then they say it would be abnormal for something to show up because my ovary is non functioning now in menopause.  I also showed what they said "might be" a fibroid in my uterus again abnormal if post menopausal and some fluid in my uterus.  All abnormal if menopausal.  My CA-125 came back within normal limits.  Should I be concerned about ovarian cancer?

[augusta3]

I have just had an ultrsound been told that I have two cysts (one complex) on my right ovary. The test also found a fibroid. My doctor is not concerned about the Fibroid (not sure why not) but is concerned about the complex cyst. I'm having a CAT-scan next week. I also have severe bloating which I have discoverd is a symptom of the cyst. What I'm curious about is how likely this cyst is to be benign with all this bloating? Also whether I should be pushing for a laparoscopy along with the CAT-scan or if the CAT-scan is enough to determine whether or not it is cancerous. Thanks. I'm just scared, 37 and still want to have kids! Thanks for all this information.

[SNORCHY]

After having an ultrasound, my Dr told me I have a 2cm complex cyst on my right ovary. He said that these resolve themselves 98% of the time on their own. I am having another ultrasound in 1 month. Has anyone had any experience with these?

[Cgriffin]

Hi, first time writing in.  I had a vaginal hysterectomy about six years.  I have my ovaries.  I had an ultrasound in January and the report states "left ovary is largely replaced by a 4.8 x 4.1 cm complex predominantly cystic structure, with no significant free fluid.  My doctor sent me for a follow up ultrasound last week and that report states "complex cystic mass involving the right ovary measuring 4.7 3 3.5 cm". The left ovary is unremarkable.  In that report, the radiologist states that "The predominantly cystic lesion seen on the prior ultrasound from January was very similar appearance and size to the current exam except for increasing debris internally.  However, the current finding is in the right ovary and not the left. It is possible that the prior cyst has resolved and this this is a new cyst.  However, I cannot exclude the possibility of some shift in position of the ovaries and that this could conceivably represent the same abnormality".  
My doctor does not know whether this is the same cyst or not so she did the CA-125 which came back at 8 and is repeating the ultrasound in two weeks at a different facility.  She also suggested to have the laporoscopy but thought the few weeks to be sure wouldn't matter too much.  Any comments?

[shibby]

Thanks everyone. My cyst is simple with some complexity. And, I do get good vibes from dr.s, techs, etc that it looks ok. It's just quite large and don't think it will go on it's own.  So, as soon as my hemoglobin rises, I can have the surgery.  Hemoglobin has been low on and off for a while, so I think there is internal bleeding going on.  I'll keep you informed and thanks again, Shibby

[MickeyVicki]

Those so-called chocolate cysts are usually endometriomas, which contain old endometrial tissue which turns dark brown as it ages.  Yuck.  Endometriomas tend to become complex and can grow very quickly.