What to do next

[Pam720]

Yesterday the school called me to pick up my 14 year old daughter. S he was having severe pain in her right side.We naturally assumed it was probally her appendix but ct scan revealed an enlarged ovary.What is this, what causes it and should we be worried?

[Teresa222]

Can you give more information here and on your Profile? There is no way to try to help when there is little to no information.  Why would you think your little girl has ovarian cancer? Where is her pain? Have you seen a doctor? There are many questions that go along with YOUR question.
I hope she is feeling better now.  If the pain is really bad, she needs to go to the emergency room....NOW.
Teresa

[Sandymac]

I think the first thing I would do is have her examined by a Gynecologist. He will no doubt order a Transvaginal Ultrasound. I agree with Cindy that it is very unlikely to be Ovarian Cancer. However, young girls do get cysts. Actually cysts are very very common in young premenopausal women and 95 % benign. You may want to check the top right of this page; "Health Pages" . It has a lot of information about cysts . Of course we don't know if she even has cysts. And.. we're not Drs. here.. She really needs to be seen my by a Gyn. It could be one of many things.

The CA-125 blood test unfortunately isn't a really good diagnostic tool for such a young woman with no other symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. There are too many other factors that will give false results .. such as Infections, endometriosis, etc.

It must be scary for a young girl to have this kind of pain. I'm sure it will be o.k. , but try to get her an appt. with a gyn and let us know.

Sandy

[Cindy809]

What was her doctor's response?  Was there a cyst?  Does she have any symtoms of Ovarian Cancer?  You have posted here.  Maybe you can ask this question at the "Ovarian Cysts" forum down to the right of this page but you didn't mention a cyst.   I I'd question the doctor about what is the next step for your daughter.  I'm not sure if you should worry or not.  You havent' provided enough information.  It could be hormonal.  Is she ovulating?  Do you suspect ovca?   I'll post below this the symtoms of Ovarian Cancer which I'm sure she doesn't have!!!

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

There are no obvious symptoms until the disease has advanced. Then the symptoms may include:


Vague but persistent gastrointestinal complaints such as gas, nausea, indigestion.
Frequency and/or urgency of urination.
Any unexplained change in bowel habits.
Abnormal postmenopausal bleeding.
Weight gain or loss.
Abdominal swelling and/or pain; bloating and/or a feeling of fullness.
Pain during intercourse.
If vague symptoms persist longer than 4-6 weeks, insist on a thorough rectovaginal examination.


A Rectovaginal pelvic examination is when the doctor simultaneously inserts one finger in the rectum and one in the vagina.
It is helpful to take a mild laxative or enema before the pelvic exam.
Have a comprehensive family history taken by a physician knowledgeable in the risks associated with ovarian cancer. 5% to 10% of ovarian cancer has a familial link.
Every woman should undergo a regular rectal and vaginal pelvic examination. If an irregularity of the ovary is found, alternatives to evaluation include transvaginal sonography and/or tumor markers. The most common tumor marker is a blood test called the CA-125.