CT scan findings help ?

Sorry to go on but when your waiting on results times seems to go slowly

 

My CT scan last week found a large cyst on ovary 7cm x 5cm also an enlarged liver. 
 

I had the scan due to an enlarged lymph node in groin, night sweats and fatigue.

the lymph node did not come up in CT findings , is this normal ? I know it's enlarged as ultrasound last week showed it. 
 

also could it be possible that the cyst , liver and LN are all related? Could this be a cancerous cyst and causing the lymph node problems?

 

also sorry, does a general CT scan show any problems such as cancer in the bowel, anal , rectum area? 

  • Hi there

    I am sorry to hear about the symptoms you have and the tests you are currently undergoing and appreciate what a worry this must be for you.

    All the waiting and not knowing can be unsettling but I'm afraid no one here can say what is going on or be able to tell you the next step other than your doctor.

    A CT abdomen and pelvis scan looks at all the organs in that area such as bladder, bowel, uterus, ovaries and liver. It can pick up lymph nodes but not always whereas an ultrasound scan is a better test to check out any lumps and bumps nearer to the outside of the body.

    Having several things highlighted as unusual in the body doesn't mean they are linked so try not to over think things until you have all the facts.

    Ovarian cysts are common and most of the time won't be cancerous, especially in younger pre menopausal women, but if large may need to be surgically removed.

    I hope you know more soon and wish you all the best

    Take care

    Naomi