Will a mass on ovary cause stomach to swell?

[burtka]

I was just diagnosed with a solid mass (w/ papillary projections) in my right ovary, with an additional small cyst. I am scheduled for surgery in two week to remove my ovary by a OB/GYN Oncologist, The size of the mass is 3.7cm and the cyst is 2.7cm....what I've noticed in the past month especially is my stomach being swollen...I've mentioned how my body felt like it was pregnant to my doctors but we knew that couldn't be due to me having a hysterectomy 5yrs ago. For the past 2 months, I've experienced extreme abdominal pain, pain during intercourse, breast tender & swollen, haven't been able to sleep at night, legs hurting and emotionally drained. I'm tired and fatigued but force myself to keep going. Some days all I can do is sleep cause I feel so bad. They did blood work including getting a CA125 but haven't heard the results. Are these symptoms related to the mass on the ovary or is something else? Right now my stomach hurts and I look like I'm 4-5 months pregnant. What's going on with me???? Can anyone help shed some light?    

[maggie247]

I had an ovarian cyst which had gotten quite large (4.5 cm) removed and had a partial hysterectomy at the same time.  Now, 8 months later, I look about 8 months pregnant, and have a big mass in my stomach!  Three doctors just said it's probably a ventral hernia.  Finally, the fourth doctor I consulted last week has ordered abdomen scans?  Have not heard results yet.   Anyone have any experience with this type situation???   I fear a tumor or cancer....

[nets66]

I have had my left ovary removed from a complicated cyst back in 2006, I have since moved out of state and have been in the care of a gyn who has found another cyst on my remaining ovary back in 2008 he treated w birth control and it went down in size.it is now back at 5.5 cm took a ca 125 today waiting for results..i am 45 yrs old..I do have bloating and definate signs of hormonal imbalance missed periods migraines no sex drive moodiness exhaustion..just wondering if it should be removed he does not want to discuss till blood is in..he is not a surgeon..my fathers sister died at 52 of uterine/ovarian cancer so i do panic..also my breast are extremely large these past few yrs to an excruciating point can that be tied in i am 5'2 with a 36 dbl f chest..i have also gained 10 lbs in the past year which i feel is all in my breast..

[Sconnie]

Hello, that is quite a big cyst and you will need it removing ASAP. Pls seek a gynocologist oncologist who specializes in ovarian cysts benign or malignant, thats not to say yours is, as most cysts are benign, benign cysts can contain solid parts.  How old are you.? Have they ordered you any blood tests? There are lots of good women on this forum with good advice to help. You will need your cyst surgically removed, pls let us know how you get on.

[jessy28]

Jan 03, 2011      02:34AM

Hi,
i just had my ultra sound 2 days ago. but the doctor doesn't really explain to me want is wrong with my ovary.
This is my diagnosis:
There is sizable cystic pelvi abdominal mass with solid intra mural nodule and turbid fluid content. this mass reaching the lower border of the liver, causing displacement of the pelvic structures (UB, uterus and rectum) this mas predominantly RT sided, measuring 21x11.5 cm and the solid nodule measuring 4.7x1.3cm.

i have been experiencing abdominal pain on my right lower abdomen for 1week now. and suddenly having my period again! i just had it last more than 2weeks ago. my stomach is getting bigger but not that big. im suffering of constipating and bloated stomach.

Pls can anyone help me what is wrong with me? or explain atleast coz im in the middle east and the doctor doesn't speak English well.


Thank you,

bheng

[hopeshell]

I am so glad to hear you have a gyn/onc.  I missed that in your first post.  I definitely think you should call his office and them know about hte swelling and pain.  Keep us posted on how you are doing!

[burtka]

Thanks for the information... I have already seen a GYN Oncologist who is scheduled to do my surgery in a couple weeks. He explained that the mass is solid and has papillary projections (which is what everyone has been most concerned about) that is why they are removing the ovary. He doesn't think it's cancerous but won't know anything until he gets in there to remove it and open it up. I was so over whelmed by information when I was in his office that I completely forgot about all these other things I had been experiencing and too that day I was actually having a "pretty good" day. Later that evening is when my stomach started hurting again and it's been that way now for 3 days. I haven't been able to eat because it hurts too. My insides feel weird and different ... I know something isn't right. In the meantime, I'm loosing weight but stomach keeps getting bigger. My clothes are very tight now so it's very frustrating. Guess if I'm not any better by Monday I'll call my doctor to let him know. Maybe it's nothing. Thanks for the advice though. Still waiting for the lab results to come back....

[hopeshell]

I am so sorry to hear how you have been feeling.  It is hard to say if all of your symptoms are related, but they do need prompt follow-up.  Usually, a mass of 3.7 cm will not cause you to look pregnant.   Ascites (which is fluid build up in the abdomen) could cause this.  Have you had a MRI or CT?  These tests would have been able to dx ascites.  When women have growth in their stomach that looks like pregnancy from ovarian cancer or benign masses, their mass is usually very large (over 8cm) and/or they have fluid.  In the case of ovca causing you to look prengnant, the scan will often say the ovary can't even be visualized.  This is usually because the mass has grown across it.   Hormonal imbalance or cancer can cause the other vague symptoms you describe like fatigue.  But, there are so many other possible causes.  Is your cyst complex?  If so, you really need to ask for the MRI.  The CA-125 is not a good test for dx, but can be one more piece in the puzzle and is important for follow-up if you do get an ovca dx.   If that comes back positive and your cyst is complex, you definitely need to thave the MRI to better determine the contents of the cyst.   If surgery is indicated, you should ask for a consult with a gynecologic oncologist.  They have more training and experience with malignancies that can be beneficial if you have a worrisome cyst.

Take care,

Shelly

[AnnieBrooke]

Probably all related.  Bloating is a common symptom when something is wrong in that general region.  Good luck with the surgery!!!