WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2008: Re: ULTRASOUND: Mass on Cervix

Re: ULTRASOUND: Mass on Cervix

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:06:40 -0500 (CDT)

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ChantalT

This is probably a very small fibroid, and may never be of consequence to you. Fibroids are uterine muscle tumors that are uniformly benign, and a 9 mm one is very small...Dr. von Almen

At Thu, 17 Jul 2008, ChantalT wrote: >
>I had an ultrasound 2 weeks ago and it showed a 9mm calcified Mass in
>the upper region of the cervix and multiple cysts in the cervical area.
>My PCP sent me for a CTscan (with contrast) to further evaluate this
>(and some spots on the liver, which I know are hemangiomas).
>I got the results of the CTscan yesterday. They mention nothing about
>the hemangiomas on the liver (even though I know they are there) and
>nothing about the mass on the cervix. They do however mention the cysts
>on the cervical wall.
>Is it possible that the mass disappeared by itself, or could the dr.
>reading the scan have missed it (just like he missed the hemangiomas)?
>Should I go see my OBGyn to get a pelvic or is it possible that the
>original results of the ultrasound were a mistake and I do not have a
>mass on the cervix?

-- 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. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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