WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: Confused--why couldn't a lesion be biopsied?

Re: Confused--why couldn't a lesion be biopsied?

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 07:24:54 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 3 Apr 2003, aimee wrote: >
>Is there any particular reason that a biopsy of a lesion on an ovary
>wouldn't be possible? I had a laparoscopy done in Jan. to find out if
>my various symptoms might be endometriosis. After the lap my GYN said
>he didn't find anything but when I got a copy of the surgery report it
>said he found "lobulation" of, and a 1cm "lesion" on, my left ovary and
>said he didn't know if it was endo or not. He also noted a small
>hemorrhage and that he had lasered the lesion as a precaution--said he
>considered a biopsy but couldn't. Isn't it pretty standard to do a
>biopsy, especially if there is any question as to what a lesion is? Even
>if it's reasonably certain what it is, shouldn't a biopsy be done for
>confirmation? I'm a little scared as to what it was, am still having
>problems (have been for over 8 months), and much of the information I've
>recieved so far from the GYN has been contradictory. I'm just not sure
>what to think and would appreciate any information you can give. Thank
>you so much!
>
>--
>rusty
>

Your Dr is the only person who can answer your question.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina 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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