Is a cyst on the right ovary serious?

Apr 20, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Whether a right ovarian cyst is serious depends on the specific characteristics of the cyst. If the cyst is smaller than 5 cm, it is usually a physiological cyst; in the absence of discomfort symptoms, it is generally not serious and does not require special treatment. However, if the cyst is larger than 5 cm, appears as anechoic on imaging, and is accompanied by symptoms such as lower back pain and abdominal bloating, it may be a pathological ovarian cyst, which is typically more serious.

Whether a right ovarian cyst is serious depends on the size of the cyst and its clinical presentation. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Not serious

If the right ovarian cyst is smaller than 5 cm in size, it is usually a physiological cyst and does not pose a significant threat to health. When the patient does not experience any discomfort, special treatment is generally unnecessary. The cyst may shrink or disappear spontaneously over time, indicating a non-serious condition.

2. Serious

If the cyst is larger than 5 cm, appears anechoic on ultrasound, and causes symptoms such as lower back pain, abdominal distension, or abdominal pain due to compression of surrounding pelvic tissues and nerves, it may be a pathological ovarian cyst, which is typically more serious. In such cases, surgical removal via laparoscopy or laparotomy is usually required 3 to 7 days after menstruation. A pathological examination should also be performed after surgery.

Women with a right ovarian cyst are advised to undergo appropriate examinations at a hospital and choose the most suitable treatment based on the underlying cause.


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