Patient's question:
Two years ago, I had an ovarian cyst. I had surgery two years ago. Last week, the condition flared up again. How is an ovarian cyst treated when it flares up?Doctor's answer:
Cysts can be classified as solid or cystic, and the likelihood of malignancy is higher in cystic types. For this episode, it is advisable to consider getting tumor marker tests done at the hospital to differentiate. If it is a benign tumor and the size is less than five centimeters, it may not require intervention. It can gradually resolve on its own, naturally disappearing, and would not be within the scope of surgical consideration. Regular follow-up examinations and careful observation of its growth rate are sufficient. If the growth is too rapid, hospital treatment, including surgery, may be necessary.