Re: Postmenopausal pelvic free fluid

From: Dr Eberhard Lisse (el@lisse.NA)
Wed May 9 00:11:19 2007


Tubal Carcinoma?

el

on 5/8/07 11:46 PM Allan said the following: > What would you do?
>
> 60 yo P3 menopausal since age 45. New patient to me 3 weeks ago with no
> specific complaints. Had some left sided tenderness during bimanual
> exam. Transvaginal ultrasound showed free fluid in cul de sac. (Uterus
> was small. Ovaries were not seen.) Largest pocket 2x2x2cm. CBC, TSH,
> CEA, CA125, Liver & renal function tests were all normal. Chest x ray,
> CT abdominal & pelvis were non-contributory. Guaiacs were negative.
> Colonoscopy was negative. Same amount of pelvic free fluid in CDS three
> weeks later. Patient is asymptomatic.
>
> I am thinking about doing a culdocentesis, but also feel that going
> directly to laparoscopy may yeild more information and avoid the
> possibility of vaginal contamination of the fluid for culture. Thanks
> in advance for your input.
>
> --
> Allan
> Solo practice
> Southwest, PA

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