woried about this ovary

[lynndean]

i can any one give me a idea what im dealing with here ive had a vaginal ultra sound that says L ovary measures 8.3ccs with a 19mm complex cyst or heamorage into a cyst R ovary appears normal and measures 2.8ccs trace of fluid seen in the pouch of douglas !!! ive been referred to a gyny and for a colonscope im 37yrs old my stomach is swollen and suffering with low abdo pain and slight back discomfort .can some1 give me a idea if this could be cancer thankyou any help plzzzzzzz

[lynndean]

thank for your advice ive had blood test ca125 which was 15  im due to see gyny next wk so will find out more

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

hi there
Cancer is only diagnosed after a tumor is removed and evaluated under the microscope. most cysts are benign. Cysts that are persistent and larger than 5 cm should be removed because they cause pain.
You have been appropriately referred for further evaluation.
best wishes