Re: congested fimbria
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 20:51:12 -0600 (CST)
At Wed, 26 Jan 2000, Kim wrote:
>
>At Sun, 23 Jan 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>Any idea what the congestion might be?
Honestly, no. This isn't terminology we use in gyn so the reading and
it's meanig is still unclear.
>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?
Confused as I am. You need to discuss this with your doctor and get
some REAL answers. With those in hand, come on back and we can discuss
this further.
HSM
>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:
>>>
>>>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.
>>>
>>>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
>>>>
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>>>>
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>>>>
>>--
>>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 ;-)
>>
--
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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