Questions I Should Ask At 2nd Ultrasound? Posted: 07-11-07 12:33pm
I am 45 and have had many abdominal
bloating, pain, constipation, etc for over
a year and it is getting worse each
month.
5/17/07: CT w/contrast found left ovarian
cyst 4.5cm x 3.2cm. (this was on day 7 of
my cycle).
5/31/07: Ultrasound found echogenic lesion
(solid mass) 4.1 x 3.2 x 2.7cm on in left
ovary.
6/29/07: CA-125 is 388U/ml
I am scheduled for a 2nd ultrasound on
July 13 (also day 7 of current cycle).
What does the 2nd Ultrasound determine and
what can be concluded after this test?
OB/GYN says if it is still there we can
discuss removing ovary and other options.
What questions should I ask or other
imaging or procedures should I request?
Can the 2nd ultrasound confirm or rule-out
OvCa?
What do I do next?
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Jude-Love
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 727 Location: Williamstown, Kentucky USA
Posted: 07-11-07 18:25pm
Your obstetrician is watching the mass,
probably to see if it changes in size as
your cycle progresses or something. The
2nd ultrasound might give them more clues
as to whether or not it is malignant, but
I don't think they will know for sure
until it is taken out and they do
pathology.
The sonographer may not be able to tell
you very much. At my 2nd ultrasound, they
weren't allowed to tell me anything. I
didn't find anything out until I had a
follow up with my doctor. Once you talk
to your doctor, then you'll probably have
any questions you have answered.
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