The ultrasound said about my rigth overi a small amount of non- specific free flid was seen in the Pouch of Douglas. My left overy was normal, but my right one is bigger, and showed up fluid in it. I have PMT every day without a perid like feels like I am going to get a period but do not, lower back pain, indigesion, bloating, etc. Can ovarian cancer appear as a cyst on an ultrasound and CT scans? Becasue I was told a biopsy is the only was to detect this, and a doctor told me yesterday a c125 for cacner is not relaiable. So can anyone tell me if cancer of the overies concidering it is hard to detect except for the last stages appear as cysts.
2007-08-30 04:08:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Second try!
As regards the question: Can ovarian cancer look like a cyst?
Sure it could. However, most of the references I can find talk about it as showing both cystic and solid components on ultrasounds and x-rays.
Your best bet is to call your doctor to ask.
Good luck!
2007-08-30 04:46:54 · answer #1 · answered by SLC Mom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The C-125 test is not reliable.
The ultrasound is actually suppose to distinguish between a cyst and a solid. Cancer is usually solid. But if the dr isn't comfortalbe with that decision then a biopsy is required.
Usually they will do a needle aspiration guided by the ultrasound. That test will determine if it is cancerous.
A cyst can cause alot of the same signs as ovarian cancer.
Although ovarian cancer doesn't have any exact signs or symptoms to look for.
2007-08-30 11:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The problem with ovarian cancer is that it has frequently spread at the time of diagnosis. But methods of early detection have improved over the years. Treatment has improved, too. I suggest you follow your gynecologist's advice, or at least, get a second opinion.
2007-08-30 12:34:53 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋