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Re: 17.5cm cystic mass
From: janet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 13:49:44 -0500 (CDT)
> Thank you! I'm not in as much pain today but wasn't sure if it was just because of all the codeine in me by now. Thought maybe it would go away enough not to hurt and I wouldn't have to deal with it. I have consult with gyn surgeon tomorrow and my family doc said that he would likely try to book op asap. Everything is going so fast right now.
At Tue, 24 Sep 2002, Kayla wrote:
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>At Tue, 24 Sep 2002, janet wrote:
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>>At Mon, 23 Sep 2002, Samir Fouad Aziz MD wrote:
>>>
>>>At Mon, 23 Sep 2002, janet wrote:
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>>>>Had ultrasound last week showing 17.5cm x 9.5cm x 7cm 'cystic mass'
>>>>clear fluid filled, no mural nodule one or two marginal septations or
>>>>invaginations. Hysterectomy 9 yrs ago for adhesions, four children. I
>>>>don't understand what half of this means - cancer?? is that possible. Is
>>>>surgery the only way to go I've had four (two Csections, tubal &
>>>>hysterectomy) and don't want any more. Pain in back, legs, pelvic area
>>>>tender. Is there no medicine can shrink this?
>>>
>>>you should have surgery and it is better to test CA125
>>>
>>>--
>>>Samir Aziz MD
>>>Asist.Professor Ob.Gyn
>>>Director Gyn.Oncology
>>>Al-Azhar University-Egypt
>>>Editorial Advisor Obgyn.net(P&B,gyn.Oncology)
>>>
>>>This is for educational purposes only.
>>>
>>What are chance this could burst? Would I have more pain and know this
>>happened and is it dangerous if it does?
>>j.
>
>It would be best to discuss this w/ your gyn....he/she can give you an
>idea for a plan of action. You would definatly know if the tumor
>burst....it's happened to me and it hurts like hell. I would strongly
>suggest sitting down w/ your gyn and discussing your options, including
>surgery and when it can happen. I was told that I had ovarian tumors on
>Wenesday and then Monday the following week, I had them removed
>surgically. So, surgery doesn't really need to be scheduled far in
>advance. They will want to make sure that all pre-op tests are done,
>such as hemoglobin and blood typing. This is extremely important! Good
>luck!
>
>--
>Kayla
>**Just someone who cares, preparing for the medical field**
>
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