Ovarian Cyst & Retroperitoneal Adenopathy on CT Scan?

I went to the ER because I thought I had a kidney stone, and it turns out that I have "cystic changes" on my right ovary. My periods have been irregular and/or absent for a few months, but I have an autoimmune disorder, and thought nothing of it. The CT scan also showed "non-specific shotty retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy". I'm an RN, and retroperitoneal adenopathy is never a good sign. I'm having a pelvic & transvaginal sonogram next week, but I am worried about cancer. Has anyone else had similar findings on CT scans?

I am a RNC...as you well know cystic changes on the ovary are the cause of your amenorrhea. The Gyn should be able to help you with that. They used to do a wedge resection and that helped induce ovulation. The retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy is worrisome, I agree. But try and remain calm till you have had the sonogram. I had a sonogram that showed what was diagnosed as a renal tumor. I fretted over that some, let me tell you. It turned out to be a benign cyst in the pelvis of the kidney, and nothing anyone wants to bother with. It doesn't bother me either. You may have other causes that are making those particular lymph nodes noticeable...Good luck... I wish I could know the outcome. of this.

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