Complex ovarian cyst - possibly dermoid

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Hello all, 

I have had some worrying symptoms over the last few months which actually pointed to possible bowel issues. My mum was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 37 so obviously this was a concern. I finally went to the GP who did a rectal exam and found no evidence of piles (which is what I was hoping it was!) She did however feel a mass in my abdomen and referred me for an ultrasound. I had bloods too (just regular I think) which were ok but showed elevated CRP.

I went for ultrasound which showed a 11 x 10 x 6cm mass on one of my ovaries and 'too thick' uterine lining. The sonographer said it could be a dermoid and that I'd be referred to be under gynaecology care and that she'd talk it through with the consultant and gynaecology would probably ring me and want further imaging. I then received a letter from GP to call for results. That's when she told me the size of the mass and that it 'suggests' dermoid. She said I'll need referral and most probably have to have it out as it will grow, could twist the ovary and in rare cases they can turn cancerous.

The next thing I got a couple of weeks later was a letter saying that I need to book my gynaecology appointment online but that due to covid it's unlikely I'll be able to book an actual appointment?! That's exactly what happened I couldn't do anything. Tried again today and the next appointment available is 22nd Feb! How can I wait this long when the symptoms are just getting worse and they don't actually know if it's a dermoid or not?! That's 4 months away.

I'm not feeling too anxious but I also tired all the time and the bloating and pain in my tummy is there all the time. I don't feel there's much I can do though except wait.

Anyone else had a similar experience? I know it's rare for dermoidsto be cancerous but they don't even know if it IS a dermoid at this stage, all I know it's obviously not a functional or fluid filled cyst.

Thank you if you managed to get to the end!! 

  • Hi

    I'm sorry to read what a worrying time you're having waiting to get an appointment with the gynaecology unit.

    My best suggestion would be to phone your GP on Monday and explain that you can't get an appointment until February. They may be able to send a referral through to get you an appointment sooner if they feel that it's urgent.

    Do come back and let us know how you get on

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