Re: Dermoid Tumor/ no surgery!!!
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Jan 2001 19:45:00 -0600 (CST)
Two points -
#1 Dermoids don't shrink. There may have been a non-dermoid component
that got smaller or disappeared but since there are many people who read
our posts, I wanted it to be clear.
#2 Since most dermoids after age 20 do ont grow rapidly, many women find
it safe to get pregnant with a dermoid. At 2.7 cm, the chance of
torsion or rupture is quite small.
Good luck.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Thu, 4 Jan 2001, Jan wrote:
>
>I just found out that my Dermoid Tumor of 4 cm has gotten smaller and
>that I will no longer be needing surgery to have it removed by my dr.
>She said that I can start trying to have a baby as soon as I like. Do
>you think I can try right away even though I still have the dermoid?
>It's about 2.7 cm. right now.
>
>--
>Jan
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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