CT Scan

[Deluvina]

I picked up a CD of CT scans I had done in May and June. The report for the scan in May notes cysts on my ovaries. I had an ultrasound confirming the cysts on my ovaries. The report for June states that 'the uterus and ovaries are unremarkable'. I am curious because I found an image from my pelvic CT scan from June that has a flag and an arrow on it, but there is no mention of it on the report. It doesn't seem to be in the area of my ovaries, but I don't really have any clue as to what I'm looking at. I can't find anything online that can give me an idea as to what the arrow is pointing to. Should I be worried? Should I try to have someone else read the image? If so, what type of doctor would I go to to have it re-read? I have been very sick since April. A hematologist has found a blood clotting disorder that is still being worked up. I am hoping the image might give some sort of clue as to what's wrong, as many of my other tests have been normal.

[Deluvina]

Thank you for your response.

[Eric Wang, MD]

CT and US are often complementary imaging modalities. Cystic lesions on CT are best evaluated with US, so I'd trust the latter rather than the former. Sorry you have to deal with your illness; things like this are tough. Sounds like you might want to bring up these issues with your doctor.