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Moses, the cyst is complex and wifes age is 40. A CA125 was not done. None of the dr's are suggesting it could be cancerous.

Here is an excerpt from the CT report as it pertains to the appendix. It was this info that spurred the decision to proceed with surgery. Keep in mind that blood work was negative and symptoms did not match appendicitis.

The opacified bowel is unremarkable, Visualized portions of the appendix are normal. However, trace fluid and stranding within the right lower quadrant adjacent to the appendiceal tip is concerning for early appendicitis. Alternatively, other nonspecific etiologies of mesenteric inflammation could be considered. There is no evidence of perforation or abcess.

Within the same report the radiologist states' the ovaries, uterus and bladder appear grossly normal.

Tobra, I guess some of the replies did not fit the usual advice given on the boards when you feel somebody has done somebody wrong. Often the pimp hand is the problem solver of choice. Some responses seemed kinda soft.

I don't expect a lawsuit and don't intend to file but will leave my options open as this winds its way thru the administration. I think a fair outcome and one that I will lobby for is to forgive the CT, CT interpretation and antibiotic treatment given as a preop precaution. I will pay for the US, pain meds and lab work.