• Calcification in cyst?

I had an ultrasound today and an ovarian cyst with calcification was found. See attached. I am a bit concerned about this.

3 Answers

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Corinth, MS

Calcifications can be benign. I would want to know if there were any other concerns on the ultrasound concerning for a complex mass. One would be reassured by size less 10 cm, smooth borders and no internal septations or masses within the cyst. Second your OBGYN May order a follow up ultrasound as well as a CA125 or Tumor panel to look for ovarian cancer. Third I would want to know your personal history of cancer as well as a family history. Having a family member with BRCA1/2 or Lynch syndrome increases your risk of ovarian cancer. Please see your provider and give them this additional information.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Chattanooga, TN

The most important thing is to follow up with your doctor – calcifications can be from blood or they can be found in solid growths. Close follow up will determine the treatment you need.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Halethorpe, MD

Calcification is not confirmed from this image. You need a transvaginal ultrasound and cyst measurement. It appears to be a borderline size simple cyst.

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