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Re: submucosal fibroid question

From: 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.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S Lake Tahoe, CA
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