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Re: Free fluid--- what is it?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 18:22:55 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 26 Apr 1999, Ronna wrote: >
>Can you tell me what "Free fluid " is that is seen in culdesac? Does
>every women have this fluid if they were to have a TVS?
>
>Does this cause more concern,to the doctor,if the pt has
>endometriosis......and 2 cysts ,one on each ovary?
>Cysts are clear with fluid. Maybe, possible endometrioma..going back
>for follow-up TVS after period.....
>
>Just trying to understand as much of this as possible before next
>appt.Thanks.

Free fluid is seen commonly and may be normal if in small amounts. It can also be associated with ruptured cyst(s) and inflammation.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm
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