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Re: 620.6 what does this mean?
From: DianeH (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jan 2000 23:45:54 -0600 (CST)
Thank you Dr. Hill:) Now I wonder why I thought it meant pelvic
congestion ha ha! Me thinks me has spent too much time researching LOL!
At Mon, 31 Jan 2000, D. Ashley Hill, MD wrote:
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>At Mon, 31 Jan 2000, DianeH wrote:
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>>Reading my TENET gives code of 620.6 listed as Broad Ligament Laceration
>>Syndrom ~~~ Master-Allen Syndrom
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>This is an old-timey term for a "window" or opening in the broad
>ligament, which is the tissue covering the sides of the uterus. Think
>of a tight piece of saran wrap covering a bowl. If you take three
>fingers and slowly push on the saran wrap, it will gradually indent,
>leaving a concave "window." Most gynecologists think this comes from
>endometriosis that has eaten it's way into the broad ligament. It
>leaves an opening behind. By itself this probably does not cause any
>harm. However, the endometriosis certainly can cause problems.
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>--
>David Ashley Hill, MD
>Associate Director
>Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
>Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
>http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd
>
>My apologies, but due to time constraints I am unable to answer private e-mails.
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