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Re: endometriosis and the bladder

From: Fabio Fiorino, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 14:34:40 -0500 (CDT)

At Tue, 8 Oct 2002, Carolyn wrote: >
>I have a mass (4 inches) that is projecting through my bladder wall and
>the biopsy showed endometriosis. I recently had blood in my urine when
>I had my period but no pain with it and I am assuming that this mass has
>now gone through the bladder wall completely. I am 29 with no children
>and I would like children if it is a possibility. I am wondering how
>this problem would be treated and what type of questions should I be
>asking the specialist when I see her?
>
>--
>Carolyn

The best treatment could be to remove the mass and reconstruct (if ruptured) the bladder wall. Ask where exactly the mass is (between uterus and bladder; on the bladder dome; on the midline or laterally, left or right) and the best way to take it out while preserving uterine, ovarian and tubal functions. 

--
Fabio Fiorino, M.D.





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