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Re: Ovarian Tumor
From: allison (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 15 Nov 2000 14:47:14 -0600 (CST)
Miriam- I was wondering if you could explain your symptoms (if any)
leading up to the tumor discovery?
Thanks!
Allison
>
>Heather-
>I'm not a Doctor, but I agree completely with Dr. Montgomery's
>statement! I am 27. In July, I had my entire right ovary (it was 6cm!)
>and a small tumor on my left ovary removed....they were borderline (also
>known as "low malignant potential"). I have followup blood work (CA125)
>and ultrasounds on a regular basis. Your pathology may not be a severe
>as mine, but I would encourage you to go to (or have your Dr. refer you
>to) a gynecological oncologist. Your case can then be review by someone
>who has seen similar cases before. In most cases, borderlines just need
>to be monitored. Good Luck!
>- Miriam
>
>At Wed, 15 Nov 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
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>>At Tue, 14 Nov 2000, Heather wrote:
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>>>I had a laporoscopy 2 months ago, and my obgyn followup was last week.
>>>He told me that he removed many cysts as well as a large tumor on my
>>>right ovary. He said the tumor was border line but not cancerous. What
>>>does this mean? I also had an emergency visit last weekend, (before I
>>>knew about the tumor) with severe pain in my right side, I was afraid it
>>>was my appendix, but was not. I only had pain for about 8 hours
>>>accompanying my period. Is this normal?
>>
>>Heather,
>>Without having the pathology report in front of me, it is kind of hard
>>to comment definitively. If the ovarian tumor was truly a borderline
>>ovarian malignancy, there is some follow that is necessary. If you were
>>my wife or sister, I would have you consult with a gynecologic tumor
>>specialist, or have your physician do this. There is some debate as to
>>whether or not there is a danger in patients with borderline tumors
>>developing a more significant tumor over time. I recommend the consult
>>so that you get the most appropriate follow-up over time...
>>Lynn
>>
>>--
>>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>>Missoula, Montana
>>
>>**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.
>>
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>>
>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>
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