Hysterosonogram results

[Guest guest]

I really need someone to tell me this isn't the worst news, because right

now, that's what it sounds like. These are the results of my

hysterosonogram, which I had on Monday:

FINDINGS:

The uterus is markedly enlarged measuring 15.8x9.7x8.5 cm. This is best

visualized on transabdominal scanning. An anterior uterine body fibroid

seen also best on transabdominal scanning measures approximately 4 cm.

Transvaginal scanning demonstrates the dominant fibroid to be posterior and

funal. This fibroid measures approximately 8x8x8 cm. Margins are

difficult to vidualize due to the large size. The posterior funal fibroid

displaces the endometrium anteriorly. The endometrium appears smooth and

of normal thickness at 5 mm.

<description of saline infused hyterosonography> The endometrial surface

is smooth. No evidence of mass or thickenting. The balloon was deflated

and the catheter withdrawn. No evidence of lower uterine segment

abnormality. The previously noted posterior fundal fibroid appears to be

trans mural in location.

IMPRESSION:

1. Fibroid uterus. The dominant fibroid is posterior in the region of the

fundus and body. This measures approximately 8 cm. This displaces the

endometrium anteriorly, but does no appear to be submucosal per se. The

fibroid spans from the endometrial surface to the serossal surface and

appears to be mural. A second smaller fibroid approximately 4 cm is

present int he anterior uterine body on the left. This does not distort

the endometrium.

2. Ovaries are identfied transabdominally only. The right ovary measures

2.7x2.0.2.9 cm and appear normal. The left ovary measures 3.3x2.3x1.8 cm

and appears normal.

Thank god for normal ovaries anyway. I spoke with my gyno. Her fear is

that this is a much more complicated surgery than had the fibroid actually

been submucosal, and that heavy bleeding during surgery is possible (i.e.

the dreaded H-word). I don't really understand what kind this is, possibly

a very large intramural? Does it matter?

I feel just sick about this. I know I shouldn't worry until I see Dr.

Quint (Dec. 2), but it seems like the news gets worse and worse, and I am

feeling worse and worse (emotionally and physically). <blech>

--Lee

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In this world there's a whole lot of shame

In this world there's a whole lot of sorrow

And a whole lotta ground to gain

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-- Chapin Carpenter

[Guest guest]

Lee this is not that bad a report

It is two fibroids. Big and easy to spot. The

position is clearly noted. Now a good surgeon just

has to go get them. There are techniques to use to

control bleeding. ( They use them for moms with aids

to protect their babies. ) Here is the hard

part...WAITING...but you can do it. just hang in

there. Write as often as you need to talk but you can

do this

justine

[Guest guest]

Hi,

For a good surgeon, this isn't a problem (2 fibroids and controlling blood

loss). Don't be scared into a hyst. Try a RE, they are usually much more skilled

in surgery. I'd be asking how many myos your doc does. The hyst word usually has

to do with a doc's lack of surgical skill.

Ku

Lee Jeannette Ridley wrote:

Her fear is that this is a much more complicated surgery than had the fibroid

actually been submucosal, and that heavy bleeding during surgery is possible

(i.e. the dreaded H-word). I don't really understand what kind this is,

possibly a very large intramural? Does it matter?