Question 1

what is complex ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Cystic and solid: Ovarian complex cysts have cystic and solid components on ultrasound and bears further evaluation by your MD.

Question 2

is an exophytic complex ovarian cysts serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Exophytic means there is growth on the outside of the cyst. Complex means there are different materials in the cyst or there are walls in the cyst. This raises the suspicion of malignancy.

Question 3

is going bck 2work with complex ovarian cyst ok.

Accepted Answer

Depends: How big it is, and if it is causing sxs and assuming they think it is benign and not malignant and obviously will need close followup.

Question 4

help please! could complex ovarian cyst dissolve?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cyst: They can, but the doctor must find out why you have a complex cyst and rule out any serious pathology. Depending on the cyst characteristic your doctor can do expectant management or can offer surgery. Depends on the ultrasound, your age, family hx, time with cyst etc.

Question 5

abnormal complex ovarian cyst, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Ovarian cysts come in many varieties. The majority are benign. Complex features are more concerning and warrant further evaluation. This could be repeat imaging, blood work, or surgery. The evaluation would be determined on other risk factors as well. A gynecologist should be involved in the evaluation.

Question 6

what type of complex ovarian cyst has irregular borders?

Accepted Answer

Borders + or - irreg: Complex cysts are ones which have blood or solid material inside. Dermoid cys, cystadenomas, endometriomas (uterine lining cells present outside the uterus on or inside the ovary ,secreting blood during menstrual cycle )&amp; chocolate cysts in which most of the blood is absorbed and chocolate like solid /semisolid material is there. Sometimes some complex cysts may be malignant ones. Septum + or - in

Question 7

how much will a 1 cm complex ovarian cyst grow in size in 4 weeks?

Accepted Answer

It may or: may not grow at all. Cysts can vary in size doubling in days or weeks, or grow very slowly, or even disappear in a few days. Continue to follow with your doctor to be sure.

Question 8

how big is a 40.6mm x 39.3mm complex ovarian cyst? can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cyst: This cyst is smaller than a tennis ball, and larger than a ping pong ball. Sometimes cysts resolve on their own, and usually a repeat ultrasound is done. If they become large, painful, are suspicious for cancer, or don't resolve, then they can be surgically removed. See your OBGYN to discuss.

Question 9

if a complex ovarian cyst doesn't grow much in 4 weeks, then will it not grow much in 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Rather unpredictable: Ovarian cysts are hard to predict in behavior in surveillance as recommended by your treating Gyn doc should be followed.

Question 10

are there alternatives to surgical removal for complex ovarian cysts?

Accepted Answer

See below: Treatment of ovarian cysts depend on size, symptoms and appearance on ultraound. Options include watchful waiting, birth control pills or surgery. Your doctor may recommend surgery if the cyst does not appear as a functional cyst (in this case a complex cyst) or if it has been growign or persisting over a few menstrual cycles or cause significant pain or other symptoms.

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Abnormal complex ovarian cyst, should i be concerned?

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How much will a 1 cm complex ovarian cyst grow in size in 4 weeks?

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How big is a 40.6mm x 39.3mm complex ovarian cyst? can it be cured?

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