WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2002: Re: fibroids

Re: fibroids

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 10:35:19 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 31 Jul 2002, Karen wrote: >
>ct results read focal contour bulge of the posterior body of the uterus
>extending into the region of the cervix. Isodense with myometrium and
>contiguous with. Measures 6.5 x 3.8 cm.
>
>Possible uterine fibroid. A primary cervical mass including cervical
>carcinoma cannot be excluded.
>
>Here is my question. Should my gynecologist be concerned about this?
>and what size object would you compare this to?
>
>Thank you in advance I'm very anxious
>Karen

That is about 1.5 by 2.5 inches. Golfball or slightly larger size.

If you have a normal pap smear and your cervix appears normal, it shouldn't be cervical cancer.

Whether or not the fibroid is of any concern depends on whether or not it is causing any symptoms. Things like why was the CAT scan don to start with?

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