Re: Enlarged uterus diagnosis
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 21:06:20 -0600 (CST)
The most common cause of uterine enlargement is fibroids. These are
benign growths of muscle cells that can grow to varying sizes. You
don't say (or know?) how big your uterus is, but ifbroids can cause pain
if they are if certain size and location on the uterus.
At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Tina wrote:
>
>My doctor ordered a pelvic ultra-sound after I complained about severe
>hip pain right before my periods. He had already gotten a complete set
>of pelvic/hip and upper leg x-rays that were negative.
>
>I got the results today. Result-Enlarged Uterus. I called the doctor's
>office for a more detailed report and was told that there is NO MASS
>just an abnormal enlargement.
>
>Any suggestions that can cause a non-mass enlargement?
>
>I already have an appointment with an OB/GYN within the next 2 weeks for
>a complete evaluation.
>
>Please advise
>
>--
>Tina
>
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James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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