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Re: Frightened ! Will my tumor ever come back!
From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 13 Mar 2001 09:13:13 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 13 Mar 2001, Angee wrote: >
>I am a 28 year old who had a complete hysterectomy 1 year ago. I had
>severe endometriosis/adenomyosis and a small Brenner Tumor was found. I
>am taking HRT with little help. I had a partial hysterectomy when I was
>24 years old. Within 2 years, the endo was caked to my ligaments inside
>and according to my surgeon/gynec. I was a mess. I am concerned and I
>want to know what could happen or if chances of another Brenner tumor
>will arise. It was benign. Could this ever lead to Cancer? My doctor
>has little time and I'm always worrying about this. I know very little
>about Brenner Tumors or what the cause is. Please help me!
>
>--
>Angee
>

It is unlikely to recur. Only 1-2% of these tumors are malignant, and even the malignant ones are not likely to recur after resection.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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