Yesterday Dr. Gregerson discovered that I have a cyst on my ovary. It is rather large and is complex. Sometimes cysts are complex, either containing partly fluid elements and partly solid elements or having septations (walls) within a fluid-filled cyst. Mine has a wall. In general, complex cysts are evaluated further, as some complex cysts may be cancerous. Your age and symptoms must be taken into account. Depending on exactly how the cyst looks on ultrasound, your doctor may recommend blood work, a CT or MRI scan to get a better look at the cyst, or even surgery to remove the cyst. Many times a complex cyst can be evaluated via laparoscopy, but sometimes a large abdominal incision is required.
He said I could have the laparoscopy now and have the cyst removed and then they would do a biopsy and test it for cancer. Or I could wait two months and see if it goes away. The Dr. said he highly doubts it is cancerous, but it is defiantly something that needs to be taken seriously. We did some blood work yesterday and I am waiting to hear the test results before making the decision to operate now or in two months. Thank you for your prayers in my behalf and we will keep you updated.