What caused Katie Wells' abdomen to swell and how much fluid was removed?

Katie Wells' abdomen swelled due to a 26cm ovarian cyst containing eight litres of fluid, which was surgically removed.

What was the nature of the ovarian cyst removed from Katie Wells?

The ovarian cyst removed from Katie Wells was found to be borderline pre-cancerous, although not cancerous at the time of removal.

What are the long-term health implications for Katie Wells after the cyst removal?

Katie Wells will be monitored for potential recurrence on her other ovary, and she may eventually need a hysterectomy.

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Woman Loses 3 Stone After 8-Litre Ovarian Cyst Removed

11 Feb

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Summary

Surgeons removed a 26cm ovarian cyst containing eight litres of fluid.
The growth was found to be borderline pre-cancerous after cancer marker tests.
The patient lost three stone after the eight-litre cyst and fluid were removed.

Woman Loses 3 Stone After 8-Litre Ovarian Cyst Removed

A 31-year-old woman experienced a dramatic transformation after surgeons removed a substantial 26cm ovarian cyst. The cyst, filled with eight litres of fluid, had caused her abdomen to swell significantly, leading to her being initially misdiagnosed with IBS.

Katie Wells, from Burton-in-Kendal, initially sought medical help in October 2025 for pain beneath her breast. Despite initial treatments, her condition worsened, with her abdomen rapidly expanding over two weeks.

An ultrasound on November 14, 2025, revealed the massive cyst. She underwent surgery on December 8, 2025, during which surgeons also removed her appendix, left ovary, and left fallopian tube. A CA125 cancer marker test indicated the growth was borderline pre-cancerous.