Suggest Treatment For Ovarian Cyst And Lower Abdominal Pain
My name is Dr. XXXXXXX XXXX, currently working in Medical Insurance company. I have one case of our member and need to have your expert opinion.
Chief complaints/reason for admission:
This is 31 year old female member who presented with lower abdominal pain since 3-4 months, which is progressively increasing associated with dysmenorrhea. Pain increases on long hours of sitting associated dyspareunia.
On Examination:
Abdominal examination showed tenderness in the right iliac fossa.
Past Medical/Surgical History:
Hypothyroidism
She has a history of laparotomy for bilateral cyst-adenoma with dermoid cyst in 2012
Obstetrical History:
She is married since 5 years now. Nullipara.
Ultrasound Pelvis:
The uterus is retro-positioned measuring 8.52 x 4.61 x 4.25 cm in size.
The myometrium and endometrium appear normal.
Right ovary shows a cyst 3.88cm x 3.07cm.
It shows fine internal echoes.
A focus of calcification seen in right ovary.
Left ovary is obscured.
As per the treating doctor: Surgery is opted in this case based on the size of the cyst and nature of the cyst (Endometriosis/Dermoid cyst)
Procedure: Ovarian cystectomy
I would like to have your expert opinion on this case to confirm if the current condition of the patient and current diagnosis is related to secondary infertility as She tried in between for pregnancy and failed.
Likely endometrioma
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dr. XXXXXXX XXXX, , I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, an ovarian cyst with internal echoes, pain lower abdomen, dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia are suggestive of endometriosis. Infertility is quite common in endometriosis because of the adhesions between the genital structures and distorted fallopian tube anatomy. Endometriosis is one of the major cause of infertility due to various pathologies it causes like tubal distortion and blockage, endometrioma in ovaries causing disturbances in ovulation and chemical changes due to cytokines and inflammatory substances leading to abnormal uterine environment for conception.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma.
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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