Cysts after ovaries removed

[brazilgirl]

I have been having pelvic pain on right side, went to ER thinking I was having a kidney stone. They did a CAT scan and found a 10 cm complex ovarian cyst in the right pelvic area. I had my ovaries removed 4 years ago. I am menopausal. I went to see my gyne on Thursday. He said it couldnt be ovarian. He thinks it could be from adhesions and he doesnt fear cancer. I asked to be sent to a gyne\oncologist. I have an appt on the 16th of September. Has anyone ever heard of having ovarian cyst after ovaries are removed and you hormone levels show that you are in menopause?

[hopeshell]

It sounds like you will be getting good care.  Gyn/oncs are usually wonderful about listening and not rushing you out the door.  As a result, I often have a wait when I visit mine.   Be sure to make a list of your questions and take them with you.   I always seem to forget a question or two when I don't have my list.  I'll be looking forward to hearing an update from you!  

[brazilgirl]

hopeshell-Thank you for your response. I am seeing a gyne\onc on the 16th. My regular gyne acted like he felt this was all ahesions. He said there was no way that it was ovarian. I'm not so sure after what I have been reading. I do know that I have adhesions, after my last surgery I had to have a small bowel resection due to a blockage from adhesions. I just wish I could get some answers. My gyne said this MD that he is sending me to, is the best in the state. I just hope he listens and doesnt try to hurry me out the door. Thats my biggest concern is that he wont stop and listen. I guess I will see on Thursday! :) Thank you for your prayers. I'll update after I hear what the MD has to say!

[hopeshell]

Yes, I have heard of this.  Sometimes, ovarian tissue remains and a cyst occurs.  Your appt. on the 16 is with a gyn/onc, right?  That will be the best choice.  It is possible that you have benign cyst that has occurred from an ovarian remnant.  But, any complex cyst has a "chance" of being malignant.  Your risk increases if you are post-menopausal.  Primary peritoneal cancer does cause tumors in the pelvis in the absence of ovaries.  It does behave much like ovarian cancer.  It is so hard to wait and not know what is wrong.  There is just no way to know if it is benign or malignant without surgery.  A gyn/onc will be able to give you a good idea of its likelihood of malignancy based on your scan results and exam.  Try to hang in there!  I pray you have a benign outcome.  Please keep us posted on how you are doing!