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Re: 'beady' tubes From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 13 Mar 2001 17:53:33 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Correlation between ovarian cyst & breast pain" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: pregnancy" In reply to: Shonta: "'beady' tubes" At Tue, 13 Mar 2001, Shonta wrote: > >I have been trying to conceive for 2 years now but have just begun to >actively seek help. Yesterday, I had an HSG done. It was extremly >painful. The doctor, who is a partner of my regular repo.endo, said >that it hurt so much because my tubes were real "beady". I asked him >what that meant and he said I would have to discuss that with my doctor. >I don't have an appointment until April. I need to know what "beady" >means or where can I look for further info on this. Generally, the tubes have a smooth contour, but there are some conditions where the tube develops a series of small swellings that distort the tube, and have the appearance of a chain of beads on the X-Ray film. One version of this is known as isthmica nodosum. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG This is for educational purposes only, and is neither designed nor intended to replace consultation with and examination by a licensed medical professional. Please, no private e-mails. I will not be able to answer them. Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Correlation between ovarian cyst & breast pain" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: pregnancy" In reply to: Shonta: "'beady' tubes"

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