The ultrasound said about my rigth overi a small amount of non- specific free flid was seen in the Pouch of Douglas. My left overy was normal, but my right one is bigger, and showed up fluid in it. I have PMT every day without a perid like feels like I am going to get a period but do not, lower back pain, indigesion, bloating, etc. Can ovarian cancer appear as a cyst on an ultrasound and CT scans? Becasue I was told a biopsy is the only was to detect this, and a doctor told me yesterday a c125 for cacner is not relaiable. So can anyone tell me if cancer of the overies concidering it is hard to detect except for the last stages appear as cysts.|||Second try!

As regards the question: Can ovarian cancer look like a cyst?

Sure it could. However, most of the references I can find talk about it as showing both cystic and solid components on ultrasounds and x-rays.

Your best bet is to call your doctor to ask.

Good luck!|||The C-125 test is not reliable.

The ultrasound is actually suppose to distinguish between a cyst and a solid. Cancer is usually solid. But if the dr isn%26#039;t comfortalbe with that decision then a biopsy is required.

Usually they will do a needle aspiration guided by the ultrasound. That test will determine if it is cancerous.

A cyst can cause alot of the same signs as ovarian cancer.

Although ovarian cancer doesn%26#039;t have any exact signs or symptoms to look for.|||The problem with ovarian cancer is that it has frequently spread at the time of diagnosis. But methods of early detection have improved over the years. Treatment has improved, too. I suggest you follow your gynecologist%26#039;s advice, or at least, get a second opinion.