Author:
MIKE BENWELL (WORRIED)
| [ Next Thread |
Previous Thread |
Next Message |
Previous Message
]
Date Posted: Friday, April 06, 10:47:16am
Author Host/IP: 80.6.232.233
In reply to:
MIKE BENWELL
's message, "Re: anechoic cyst" on Friday, April 06, 10:26:07am
>>Hi Lucas,
>> the term "anechoic" refers to how it appears on an
>>ultrasound; all you can see from the scan is the outer
>>edge. these cysts are typically simple cysts, fluid
>>filled with one compartment, and many resolve on their
>>own. in fact, a lot of them ovvur because of a
>>normal menstrual cycle during ovulation. that said,
>>that cyst is getting a bit large and if its causing
>>pain, needs to definately be watched a bit. has the
>>doctor suggested any treatment measures or follow up
>>for your girlfriend? typical course of action is
>>follow up the following month unless pain increases
>>(more on this later) and/or a suggestion of birth
>>control pills, unless she is already taking them or
>>this is a recurring problem. please watch for
>>increased pain experienced by your girlfriend, and if
>>things seem to be much worse or extreme, seek
>>immediate medical attention for her. hopefully it
>>will not come to that, but keep an eye out. i hope
>>that you both get some relief from this soon.
>>if you need anything, please post and let us know.
>>
>>Kendra H. Gyn-Gals Moderato
> My 18 year old daughter is in hospital in Thailand (I
>am in UK) with what seems to be this exact problem,
>waiting to see if it eases or gets worse.Doctor
>suggesting surgery may be necessary. Follow up to this
>post re . quote. 'pain increase''more on this later'
>not yet appeared? If ovarian cyst gets larger(now
>5.9cmx3.3)is surgery is necessary? Can be done with
>hysteroscopy?
Forgot to say; up to now she has only had a sonograrm transvaginal scan (ultra scan?) Should I insist that a CT Scan be done also before any decision is made?
[
Next Thread |
Previous Thread |
Next Message |
Previous Message
] |
Feedback: 