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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.

Female | 48 years old
Complaint duration: 48
Conditions: no

3 Answers

OB-GYN(Obstetrician-Gynecologist)OB-GYN
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.
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.
Calcification is not confirmed from this image. You need a transvaginal ultrasound and cyst measurement. It appears to be a borderline size simple cyst.