Is it a benign cyst?
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Dear Network Doctor
I am a 50-year-old girl who has just been in control of the gynecologist. 2 months ago, he accidentally found a cyst on my right ovary (ultrasound). It was about 3 to 3?cm tall (I could see on the screen 3 white knot-like oddities of different size inside the ovary (in the dark). I was taken a blood test for 2 months since maybe a CA-125 is not sure what he called it, who was in 31. I have to remove the ovary as I was told that the cyst has not become smaller and it is not just fluid-filled. I have become very nervous. My question is now. Could it be a cyst (benign) after the description or should I imagine that it could be more serious?
Sincerely, one asks
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Dear Questions
After ultrasound scanning has become a part of the gynecologist's everyday life by studying the abdomen, many larger or smaller water tumors are discovered that have not been known to the woman (by weight, fullness or pain in the abdomen) and which the doctor has not been able to feel by ordinary pelvic examination. Such an improved diagnostic option has both advantages and disadvantages. Let's just take the downside first. The thing is that almost all women regularly develop cysts in the ovary. There are liquid-filled spaces in the tissue. They come and go by themselves in most cases. If you are so "unlucky" to have ultrasound scanning just at a time when such a peaceful, volatile cyst is at its highest, the table catches. However, a survey a few months later shows that the cyst is gone or at least unchanged. If the cyst is large - 4 centimeters in diameter or above - or if it is difficult to assess the cyst and its contents, it is necessary to peek inside and remove the ovary. There must be assurance that it is not developing disease. At the same time, of course, you look at whether the other ovarian is in order. Perhaps you would suggest that it also be removed, and there will probably be no need now that the function of your ovaries is in any case ebbing out. Be confident and enjoy yourself if something is wrong.
Yours sincerely
Erik Fangel Poulsen
Specialist in Women's Diseases
FAQ - 💬
❓ How can you tell if a cyst is benign?
👉 The best test to determine whether a cyst or tumor is benign or malignant is a biopsy. This procedure involves removing a sample of the affected tissue ā or, in some cases, the entire suspicious area ā and studying it under a microscope.
❓ Are benign cysts hard or soft?
👉 They can feel firm or soft. Benign masses are more likely to be painful to the touch, such as with an abscess. Benign tumors also tend to grow more slowly, and many are smaller than 5 cm (2 inches) at their longest point.
❓ How do you know if a lump is a cyst?
👉 A doctor may use an ultrasound to examine a cyst or tumor located deep within the body. Ultrasound imaging can often show whether a lump is hollow, fluid-filled, or a collection of cells. In some cases, a doctor may request a biopsy, which involves removing the lump or cells from it.
❓ What percentage of cysts are cancerous?
👉 Most cysts are not ā less than 1-2 percent of pancreatic cysts are cancerous. However, some may be considered precancerous.
❓ Can benign cyst turn cancerous?
👉 Most cysts are benign, but some can also develop into cancer. āDepending on the cyst location and type, some can be precancerous and need to be followed or removed. It can be like a polyp in the colon, each type having varying risk of developing into cancer,ā Dr.
❓ Will a cyst go away on its own?
👉 A skin cyst is a fluid-filled lump just underneath the skin. It's common and harmless, and may disappear without treatment.
❓ How do you tell if it's a cyst?
👉 How can you recognize a cyst? A cyst can appear as a bump on your skin. It may also feel like a small lump if it's growing just under your skin. Some cysts grow deep inside your body where you can't feel them.
❓ Can a benign cyst become cancerous?
👉 Can cysts turn into cancer? Most cysts are benign, but some can also develop into cancer. āDepending on the cyst location and type, some can be precancerous and need to be followed or removed. It can be like a polyp in the colon, each type having varying risk of developing into cancer,ā Dr.
❓ Is a cancerous lump hard or soft?
👉 Bumps that are cancerous are typically large, hard, painless to the touch and appear spontaneously. The mass will grow in size steadily over the weeks and months. Cancerous lumps that can be felt from the outside of your body can appear in the breast, testicle, or neck, but also in the arms and legs.
❓ Can ultrasound tell if cyst is cancerous?
👉 Ultrasound cannot tell whether a tumor is cancer. Its use is also limited in some parts of the body because the sound waves can't go through air (such as in the lungs) or through bone.
❓ Can a benign cyst hurt?
👉 For some people, cysts can feel uncomfortable and even painful. Before a period, cysts may become larger and feel sore and tender as hormone levels change. However, many women can have cysts and not be able to feel them at all.
❓ Can a benign cyst be cancerous?
👉 A tumor can be benign or cancerous (malignant). Cysts that appear uniform after examination by ultrasound or a computerized tomography (CT) scan are almost always benign and should simply be observed. If the cyst has solid components, it may be benign or malignant and should have further evaluation.
❓ What is a cyst in the body?
👉 A cyst is a sac that may be filled with air, fluid or other material. A cyst can form in any part of the body, including bones, organs and soft tissues. Most cysts are noncancerous (benign), but sometimes cancer can cause a cyst.
❓ Can a cyst form in the bone?
👉 A cyst can form in any part of the body, including bones, organs and soft tissues. Most cysts are noncancerous (benign), but sometimes cancer can cause a cyst.
❓ What is the difference between a cyst and tumor?
👉 Most cysts are noncancerous (benign), but sometimes cancer can cause a cyst. Tumor. A tumor is any abnormal mass of tissue or swelling. Like a cyst, a tumor can form in any part of the body.