Ovarian Cyst

[Otto44$]

My 11 yr. old granddaughter was admitted into the hospital today. She's been experiencing severe abdominal pain, on a scale from 1-10 her's was a 10. She had ultrasound done and results show a very large fluid filled cyst in her left ovary, as well as one that burst in her right ovary. She was started on a IV with morphine. Unfortunately, the morphine didn't help with her pain. Therefore, another medicine was added. Her pain level now, is about a 3. Why at 11 yrs. old would she be having these cyst?

[Otto44$]

Thank you for the response. My granddaughter was left with no other option, but to have laparoscopy surgery to drain the 8 cm. cyst in her left ovary and remove her left fallopian tube, due to it being twisted 4 times. She's now recovered and doing well. Sad, that she had to experience such at 11 yrs. old.

I was wondering if this would prevent her in being able to have children, when she's older?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Ovarian cysts can be found in teenagers or adolescents. If a cyst ruptures, sometimes it may be treated with pain medicine until the body absorbs the fluid from the cyst. If a ruptured cyst is bleeding, you may need surgery to stop the bleeding. So get it evaluated from a gynecologist as she may need surgery.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.