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Re: congested fimbria
From: Kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:45:21 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 23 Jan 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
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Any idea what the congestion might be? My only thought is that it was
excess blood from being pregnant. Also, would the doc have taken out
the adhesions? If not, wouldn't some have been evident on the tube if it
was so densly adhered that it had to be removed?
Thanks for your insight! KIM
>If the micro says "congested" but the macro is normal, I wouldn't worry
>about this at all.
>
>HSM
>
>At Sun, 23 Jan 2000, Kim wrote:
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>>At Fri, 21 Jan 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>>
>>>At Thu, 20 Jan 2000, Kim wrote:
>>>>
>>>>I have never had any type of pelvic pain. After my son was born(by
>>>>c-setion) I was told that I had adhesions and my left fallopian tube was
>>>>removed. The pathology report stated that the tube had "congested
>>>>fimbria". How would adhesions have formed?
>>>
>>>You mentioned congested fimbria. This shouldn't have anything major to
>>>do with adhesions. Not sure why a tube was removed simply becauseof
>>>adhesions. Adhesions can be from an infection, known or unknown, from
>>>the gyn system, which includes STDs and ruptured ovarian cysts... to
>>>bowel inflammation. Since it was your left side, appendix is out.
>>>
>>>>(No, I have never had any
>>>>procedures and no diseases or infections) What is congested fimbria
>>>
>>>Not a term used widely, I'm presuming it means enlarged blood vessels
>>>(vascular congestion). If not, the pathologist will have to communicate
>>>the meaning to your doctor.
>>>
>>>>and
>>>>does this condition prevent an egg from passing through the fallopian
>>>>tube?
>>>
>>>Depends what the pathologist means by congested. Can you find out for
>>>me and we'll give more info.
>>>
>>>>Last, how do I know if this same condition exists on my right
>>>>tube?
>>>>I have been trying to find out about these conditions for over a year,
>>>>my husband finally found out about this web site. I thank you in
>>>>advance for your knowledge and time.
>>>>Kim
>>>
>>>We really need more info from your doctor. Then we can give you more
>>>info. I don't know if they mean congested vessels or congested with
>>>other material. If it's vascular, it's not a problem.
>>>
>>>To be honest, the whole scenario isn't clear to me. NOt sure why the
>>>tube was removed in the first place, unable to find any reference to
>>>"congested fimbria" and because of this, unable to give any further
>>>info. Sorry. If more info available to you, please share with us.
>>>
>>>The operative report states that the tube was removed because the ends were bleeding and a suturing did now work. He then stated that due to the adhesions, the tube was most likely not functioning normally anyway and the distal portion was excised.
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>>The path report states under microscopic diagnosis--cross section of
>>fallopian tube, congested fimbria and a benign paratubal cyst, left
>>The gross: The specimen consists of a fallopian tube measuring 5cm in
>>length by .5 cm in diameter. The serosa is focally hemorrhagic, but
>>otherwise unremarkable. A paratubal cyst containing clear watery fluid
>>is present measuring .6 cm in greatest dimension. Representative
>>sections are submitted.
>>
>>This is all of the information that I have. I am currently seeking a
>>new OB as I was not happy with other situations at his office.Who else
>>can I go to to get clarification about the path report? thank you again!
>>Kim
>>>--
>>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>>Great Neck, New York
>>>
>>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
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>>>and/or interventions.
>>>
>>>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>>>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>>>
>>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>Great Neck, New York
>
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.
>
>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>
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