WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2002: Re: sonogram shows fibroid tumors

Re: sonogram shows fibroid tumors

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Mar 2002 14:50:00 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 31 Mar 2002, Sherry wrote: >
>I just got the results of my sonogram, but won't be seeing my Dr. for 2
>weeks. Can someone help me understand where I'm at. Lot's of info on
>the internet,
>but they use vague terms like large and small, etc. Here's what my lab
>report says.
>
> Endometrium measures 5mm. Uterus is 11.3 x 5.7 x 7.4
>
> hemorrhagic Nabothian Cyst 1.8 x .8 x 2 cm.

This does not exist. Not sure if this is a Nabothian cyst, which is normal, or a hemorrhagic corpus luteal cyst (HCL), which is self resolving. >
>4 fibriods, All being roughly the same in size, the largest is 3.8 x 2.8
>x 3.1 cm. Also, 2 are in contact with the endometrium.
>
>There is free fluid on the cul-de-sac and right adnexa. What the heck
>is this?

Never heard of free fluid in the ovary, but the fluid in the culdesac could be normal fluid or blood from the HCL. >
> right ovary contains follicle 2.2 x 2.3 x 1.5.
>
>I know there are lot's of treatment options. I'm 45, have 5 grown kids,
>don't need anymore, so the thought of infertility doesn't bother. I
>just
> want to make the best long term decision.
>
>Any guidance will be appreciated. Waiting 2 weeks to get more info is
>going to be excruciating!

Well, if you are not symptomatic, you don't need anything. If you are symptomatic, and want these symptoms removed, then surgery is an option.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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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