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Re: a rare form of endo

From: terri (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Mar 13 05:38:43 2003


I have just been told that I have umbilical endo. They are sending me for a spiral ct scan to rule out malignancy. Did they send you for this scan? How did everything turn out? I can't seem to find much info about this so I would appreciatte any info you have. Thanks At Wed, 2 Feb 2000, sarah wrote: >
>About a year and a half ago my belly button started to swell and bleed
>with my periods (scarey!) My gp diagnosed me with umbilical endo and
>refered me to a gynae. He was surprised and said he`d never seen a case
>like mine before. The attempts to resolve my problems have been
>unsuccessful
>and included trying to cut out the lump and a 3 month course of Zoladex.
>It has been a nightmare, I have to wear a plaster over my belly button
>during periods and it can be really painful. I am now told I`ll have to
>have my umbilicus removed and a new belly button made by plastic
>surgery.
>I have felt extremely isolated as its not the sort of illness that can
>be easily discussed.
>I`d be really grateful to hear from anyone with a similar
>problem. Thanks for letting me share this with you.
>
>--
>Best wishes, Sarah
>

--
terri



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