Hi, I am very concerned.  I just was in the ED and had a CT scan and it read that I have a new cystic area on the right pelvic sidewall measuring 8.5cm in AP by 6.3cm in transverse dimension.  This measures 4.7cm in craniocaudad dimension.  Single septation.I have had a TSH and left oopherectomy and only the right ovary remains.  I am 45 years old and everything I am reading online is scaring me about the size of this cyst.I just had a laparoscopy in April to remove adhesions and this wasnt there.  How could a cyst grow that quickly?Is it a high percentage that large (>7cm) cysts are cancerous?  How can it be diagnosed as beneign or not?  is that only through laparoscopy?Thank you for any thoughts. I am very nervous!
Hi thanks for using Chat Doctor. Be relaxed. Only with the ct report we can't tell whether it is benign or malignant. We want more information. Best way to diagnose is to observe under microscopy about the cells characteristics. To diagnose whether it is benign or cancerous you can opt1. FNAC. Under USG guidance. One of the good way to diagnose solid tumors.2. Laparoscopy. Can be both diagnostic and therapeutic. The best way.3. Doppler scanning to see the blood supply. Non-invasive and can tell whether benign or cancerous. But not reliable. Hope this answered your question. Regards