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14cm ovarian cyst

Sunflowergirl123
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Hi all, 

Following investigations for abnormal bleeding, I have seen the consultant today who says I have a 14cm cyst in my right ovary. He said the ultrasound had some concerning features (separations?) which could indicate cancerous. He did also say though this was unlikely at my age (32). 

I've got an MRI booked in to look in more detail and confirm if it is cancerous or not. 

Am obviously worried - I wasn't expecting it to be anywhere near that size! 

I guess I'm looking for anyone who has been in a similar situation - was the outcome positive? 

Any anyone who may have had a large cyst removed, how did that go? 

I'm trying not to worry but equally thinking if it is cancerous then as it is big worrying it will have spread :⁠-⁠(

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    Hi Sunflowergirl,

    Hope you are feeling well xx did you have a surgery?? I am in the same situation as you large complex ovarian cyst 16 cm in my right ovary. Had ultrasound, mri and ct scan with contrast but the scan results couldn’t tell if it is cancer. I have a laparatomy and frozen section biopsy with possibility of a staging surgery booked for Jan and I am quite worried. I am 33 years old

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    Hi Mouniak90

    I had my surgery just over 2 weeks ago. The MRI that I had beforehand showed some features that could be cancer but others that looked more benign, so like you it was unclear either way. They said it could also be a borderline tumour.

    I had a laparoscopy but with a couple of the incisions made larger to remove things. They removed all of the cyst along with almost all of the ovary. They also took biopsies from the omentum and the fluid in the pelvis to check for any cancer cells. 

    I didn't have a frozen section at the time, so have got to wait 4-6 weeks to get results of whether or not it is cancerous. 

    Try and keep busy to help keep the worries at bay - I know that is easier said than done! 

    Here if you want to chat 

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    Hi Mouniak90

    I had my surgery just over 2 weeks ago. The MRI that I had beforehand showed some features that could be cancer but others that looked more benign, so like you it was unclear either way. They said it could also be a borderline tumour.

    I had a laparoscopy but with a couple of the incisions made larger to remove things. They removed all of the cyst along with almost all of the ovary. They also took biopsies from the omentum and the fluid in the pelvis to check for any cancer cells. 

    I didn't have a frozen section at the time, so have got to wait 4-6 weeks to get results of whether or not it is cancerous. 

    Try and keep busy to help keep the worries at bay - I know that is easier said than done! 

    Here if you want to chat 

    X 

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