WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1999: Re: Confused

Re: Confused

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:45:14 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 30 Dec 1999, Diane wrote: >
>I had an exploratory lap at my military hospital over the summer, due to
>abdominal pain I'd been having and the dr found severe adhesions that
>literally covered my ovaries and had attached to my bowels. I've
>recently started having pain again, along with severe fatigue, irregular
>menstruation, bloating, etc...could this have been endometriosis that
>was missed due to the severity of the adhesions?

It's always possible but it would be helpful to know why the adhesions were there in the first place.

>Also, I'm 35 and due to
>several cases of breast cancer (5, inc 38 year old cousin with advanced
>stages)in my family, had my first mammogram done...radiologist at breast
>clinic said she wanted ultrasound done..then decided without having it
>done, that she was pretty sure what she'd seen were only cysts and said
>she wished she'd had an earlier mammogram to judge with and could still
>do ultrasound if I chose...I trusted her opinion. Next week, I had
>follow up breast exam with dr and she noted fibrocystic breasts but said
>that a few areas concerned her and wanted ultrasound done. Ultrasound
>tech said he didn't see anything (cyst or tumor)and after waiting 4
>months, I had another breast exam...new dr, but she also felt the same
>lump. She is suggesting I wait until Sept for next mammogram...is this
>wise?

A palpable (feelable) lump in the light of a negative mammogram and negative is somewhat reassuring but not a guarantee. A lump felt twice deserves further evaluation. A breast specialist may be appropriate at this time. Discuss it with your new doctor along with your concerns. No time to miss a problem that is noted in your family. You are #1 and come first when it comes to need for diagnosis and taking care.

Good luck and let us know how the breast specialist/surgeon visit went. Soon.

>I really would appreciate any advice whatsoever, thank you!

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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