YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for November, 2000: Re: PCOD + Ovarian tumor?

Re: PCOD + Ovarian tumor?

From: Vicky (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 23 Nov 2000 17:39:27 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 23 Nov 2000, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote: >
>At Thu, 23 Nov 2000, Vicky wrote:
>>
>>I was recently diagnosed with Polycistic ovarian disease. My endo sent
>>me to have an ultrasound done. While doing this test the radiologist
>>stated that my ovaries were very high and far apart, thus making it
>>nearly impossible to get a clear picture of them. Since that initial
>>testing I've had a CT scan with contrast and a sonogram. They still
>>cannot see the right ovary which they believe may have a tumor on it. My
>>question is this, whats left to do so they can see if this is just a
>>cyst or an actual tumor on my ovary?
>>
>>--
>>Vicky
>>
>If the ovary can't be seen, why is a tumor suspected on it? The only
>other procedure would be to do a laparoscopy. THis is a major surgical
>proedure under anesthesia and shouldn't be done without a reason. If
>the ovary can't be seen on transvaginal US, we usually fill the bladder
>and do an abdominal US at that same setting to look for it. That
>usually does the trick.
>
>RDB
>
>--
>R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>On the original ultrasound they did a pelvic and abdom, they could see (though not clearly) that my right ovary was much larger than my left one. My Endo wants to rule out a tumor and hence ordered the further testing. I had a full bladder when I had this last sonogram done and again they couldn't see it clearly at all. I guess I'm just wired up uniquely :0) Thanks for your response.

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Vicky

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