ovarian dermoid tumor

[french]

I have a sister, 36 yrs old, good health, 2 children, went for yearly exam, ultra sound revealed a dermoid tumor in one ovary, only symptom pain during period.  MD recommended removing ovary and then depending on pathology hystorectomy.  What is the chance of this being a benign or malignant tumor  and if malignant what is the recommended treatment/therapy?  Thank you for your time.

[laurenwatkins877]

A related discussion, demroid cyst was started.

[Civetta]

I'm a soon-to-be 40-yr old that was just diagnosed with a demroid tumor on my right ovary.  My gynecologist also suspects that I am premenopausal which, of course, is very scary news.  I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last summer just days after getting married.  My thyroid was removed in August 07 and I had a fairly high dose of radioactive iodine shortly thereafter.  If anyone has had a similiar experience please let me know if there is light at the end of the tunnel.  I don't have children and my intention was to attempt to get pregnant after I got the 'all clear' from my endocrinologist.  The news received today has put quite a damper over things.

[boobear274]

I found out I have a 3cm dermiod tumor on the left ovary, I was wondering if anyone knows do I have to have it removed or since it's not that big is it possible to leave it alone?

[gkctserano]

i just found out i had a dermoid tumor on my left ovary.. i knew i had pain for quite some time now but finally doing something about it i am having my left ovary and tube removed i have 6 children so it is not a concern i am just wondering how painfull is this going to be and how long before i can resume my duties as mom again...

[FibroidAlliance]

There are alternatives girl and you are not alone I am dealing with the same problem.... Fibroid Tumors.  I am taking something at this time that is meant to dissolve the tumor mass I will keep you posted on the results.

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[heeder]

I was diagnosed with a dermoid tumor on my left ovary 2/02, had surgery 3/02 (was too large to be removed laproscopic) and my son was born 5/03!  He will be 7 months old tomorrow.  I started trying to get pregnant 7/02 b/c I was scared that I would not be able to or that I would develop a dermoid on the right ovary.  I got pregnant 3 months later.  Everything is fine after the ovary and fallopian tube is removed.  My OB/GYN assured me that you are able to have children with one ovary.  I felt better than I have in a long time after "the bad" ovary was removed.  I still get a worried that I will get another dermoid on my only ovary.

[heeder]

I was diagnosed with a dermoid tumor on my left ovary 2/02, had surgery 3/02 (was too large to be removed laproscopic) and my son was born 5/03!  He will be 7 months old tomorrow.  I started trying to get pregnant 7/02 b/c I was scared that I would not be able to or that I would develop a dermoid on the right ovary.  I got pregnant 3 months later.  Everything is fine after the ovary and fallopian tube is removed.  My OB/GYN assured me that you are able to have children with one ovary.  I felt better than I have in a long time after "the bad" ovary was removed.  I still get a worried that I will get another dermoid.  VERY PAINFUL and I worry that I may not see the signs before it is too late, like I did before.  I hope this helps!  Good luck.  Let me know how it all works out for you!

[heeder]

I was diagnosed with a dermoid tumor on my left ovary 2/02, had surgery 3/02 (was too large to be removed laproscopic) and my son was born 5/03!  He will be 7 months old tomorrow.  I started trying to get pregnant 7/02 b/c I was scared that I would not be able to or that I would develop a dermoid on the right ovary.  I got pregnant 3 months later.  Everything is fine after the ovary and fallopian tube is removed.  My OB/GYN assured me that you are able to have children with one ovary.  I felt better than I have in a long time after "the bad" ovary was removed.  I still get a worried that I will get another dermoid.  VERY PAINFUL and I worry that I may not see the signs before it is too late, like I did before.  I hope this helps!  Good luck.  Let me know how it all works out for you!

[plom]

I'm 24 and recently discovered that I have a dermoid tumor on my  right ovary . I have been referred to a specailist, there is also a fibroid. My aunt passed away from ovarian cancer and my mom had cervical cancer, what are mt chances of having children , if any?

[plom]

I'm 24 and recently discovered that I have a dermoid tumor on my  right ovary . I have been referred to a specailist, there is also a fibroid. My aunt passed away from ovarian cancer and my mom had cervical cancer, what are mt chances of having children , if any?