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Re: 12cm mass From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Sat, 26 Feb 2000 17:39:05 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Microlaparoscopy" Previous message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Difference between natural and synthetic progesterone?" In reply to: Athena: "12cm mass" At Sat, 26 Feb 2000, Athena wrote: > >I am 25yrs and I just found out that I have a 12cm mass behind my >Uterus. I am going to have surgery (exploratory Laparotomy)to remove >the mass. Is this common to have a mass this large? What are the >chances of it being cancerous? > >-- >Athena > Nobody can tell you whether or not it is cancerous until it has been removed and examined under the microscope. At age 25 the chances are a lot lower than at age 50. Other things that increase the risk are if it is solid, or if it is divided into a lot of little cysts or if it has projections into the center of it. Removal and Pathologic examination of the mass is the only way to go. RDB -- R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Microlaparoscopy" Previous message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Difference between natural and synthetic progesterone?" In reply to: Athena: "12cm mass"

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