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cysts on pelvic and abdominal CT scans
by madcarly, Feb 10, 2004 12:00AM
I am 47 yr.old. post menopauseal woman. I had a partial hysterectomy at 20 yr.old. I only have my ovaries.I had 6 breast biopsies all with "a typical hyperplasia cells" and ended with bilateral mastectomies. DX was fibrocysytic disease and dr. recommended mastectomy 10 years ago because this was a precancerous condition. I have ultrasound done yearly by me breast surgeon. There have been areas of concern found on mamograms since. I took hormones for two years and stopped just over a year ago. For the past 2 years I have had intermittant right flank pain, low right abdominal pain, leg pain fever, nausea, bowel changes, sudden weekly weight loss. All of these symptoms have increased in severity in the last six months. My internist sent me to a general surgeon, who ordered stat ct scans w/ contrast of abdomen and pelvic area. the radiology report was: 2.4 cm AP x 2.0 cm transverse low density lesion within right pelvis suggestive of a right ovarian cyst. Numerous calcifications within the pelvis bilaterally, some appear to overly the uterous. Some suggestive of phleboliths. some calcification within uterine fibroids cannot be excluded. possibility of distal ureteral calculus cannot be excluded.
Why would a radiologist report on a uterous I do not have. and also are these findings normal. I am now scheduled for a transvaginal ultrasound this week. I am confused, I thought a ct scan was better than ultrasound.
Why would a radiologist report on a uterous I do not have. and also are these findings normal. I am now scheduled for a transvaginal ultrasound this week. I am confused, I thought a ct scan was better than ultrasound.
possibility of distal ureteral calculus;atherosclerotic calcification within iliac arteries bilaterally particularly involving the internal iliac arteries bilaterally; 2.4cm AP x 2.0cm transverse low density lesion within right pelvis sugesstive of right ovarian cyst. multiple phleboliths in region of prominent vaginal cuff. Was then ref.to GYN.who ordered TV ultrasound.results: Right ovary has several small follicular type cysts, no free fluid in the cul-de-sac. GYN dr.then ref.to Colon dr.for colonoscopy said these cysts wouldn't present w/pain and symptoms,& because of my hist.w/GI symptoms and the atypical cells from breast biopsies & my mother having colon cancer, he thought I needed this done and we would repeat the TV ultra in 3 months.Had the colonoscopy and the results are: diverticulosis as well as a pedunculated polyp in sigmoid colon; biopsy results that I picked up today; 1.(polyp)lesion shows prominant serrated appearance, a serrated adenoma is considered but with the lesion being 8mm and less than 1cm in diameter and showing surface maturation, the lesion appears most compatible w/a hyperplastic polyp. 2.Random Biopsies; no significant pathologic alterations noted in random biopsies.I have not seen the colon dr.until this fri. The day after my colonoscopy I had severe pain for 3 days and colon dr.wanted me to go to ER to check for problems with procedure. ended up telling me to get a 2nd GYN opinion because the sigmoid colon won't have pain in right side. 2nd GYN now tells me that he needs FSH and CA125 test and then will decide if ovary has a small tear and if I am in menopause or not. this is because he thinks i need laproscopic if tests show I am not in menopause. he also said I need a referral to urologist for things on the CT scan. I am so confused, in so much pain and I would love it if you could help with all this medical mumbo jumbo. What does it all mean in terms I can understand.I thought I was through with female problems long ago. Now I am worried about the colon biopsy because of my mother having had stage III colon cancer and all this other stuff. What would you recommend. I was diagnosed with R.A.6 years ago and I am taking 400mg.plaquenil a day,I take 50 mg.toprol. Please help clarify.
A Forum-M.D.-KP
(19-Mar-04) madcarly A hyperplastic polyp are the most common nonneoplastic (non-cancerous) polyp in the colon. At the present time, there is no clear consensus regarding what recommendations should be given to asymptomatic patients at average risk for CRC who are found to have a distal hyperplastic polyp on a screening sigmoidoscopy. Thus, decisions should be individualized after informing the patient of the uncertainty versus the risks and benefits of a colonoscopy.
There are some GI docs that would repeat the colonoscopy in 5 years to ensure there is no growth in the polyps. These type of polyps are less likely than others to progress to cancer.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Bibliography:
Lawrence. Approach to the patient with colonic polyps. UptoDate, 2004.
C2 surgeon
(18-Mar-04) . a hyperplastic polyp is completely benign, and is not really even a polyp, in the sense that "polyp" implies a tumor. A hyperplastic polyp is really just an enlarged area of the surface lining, and has no significance.
C3 madcarly
(24-Mar-04) . I had to go to GYN again w