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Re: submucosal fibroid questionFrom: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 29 Aug 1999 23:40:41 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 28 Aug 1999, Donna wrote: > >I have a 4cm submucosal fibroid that is partialy protruding into the >endrometrian lining and I was wondering if it can be removed by >hystoscopic resection? Absolutely! THese are the type of fibroids which are amanable to hysteroscopic removal.
If not, can it be removed by laperoscopicaly even
>though it's not protruding into the outside wall. Not easily.
Also is Lupron always
>given before a myomectomy of this type? No.
I really would like to avoid
>this medication. Thanks Donna Your gyn has the advantage of knowing exactly how much of hte fibroid protrudes into the cavity, whether you have any other fibroids and what the rest of your history is. Be sure to discuss all your options with her/him.
-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S Lake Tahoe, CA Replies are for educational purposes only and do not construe a doctor-patient relationship. They do not take the place of a face-to-face consultaion with your own doctor. ***private e-mails will not be answered due to the fact I have a baby I'd like to spend some time with!!*****
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