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Can Ovarian Cysts Lead To Cancer?

Hello, my name is Mary and I am 19 years old. I have had a history of ovarian cysts, for the past 2 years or so. Every time I start my menstrual cycle, I get very sever pains, and would have to be hospitalized many times, in which I was prescribed Hydrocodone. I have had numerous x-rays, CT scans, and Ultrasounds done which showed that I have raptured cysts approximately 3 cm. or bigger. My concern is if this could eventually lead to cancer. Thank You
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
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Hi Mary, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Ovarian cyst of size more than 8 cm and with ultrasound features of septations, irregular borders ans increased blood supply has a increased risk of malignancy.
However, ruptured cyst or simple cyst with none of the above features on ultrasound has a very low risk of carcinoma.
The cyst needs to be evaluated using blood test CA-125 and MRI of the abdomen and pelvis. If suspicion of malignancy is there, then it needs to be confirmed by histopathological examination of cyst, removed by surgery.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
DrDeepti Verma
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Can Ovarian Cysts Lead To Cancer?

Hi Mary, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Ovarian cyst of size more than 8 cm and with ultrasound features of septations, irregular borders ans increased blood supply has a increased risk of malignancy. However, ruptured cyst or simple cyst with none of the above features on ultrasound has a very low risk of carcinoma. The cyst needs to be evaluated using blood test CA-125 and MRI of the abdomen and pelvis. If suspicion of malignancy is there, then it needs to be confirmed by histopathological examination of cyst, removed by surgery. Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries. Wishing you good health. DrDeepti Verma