Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Soreness, Swelling On The Site Of Biopsy With Nausea, Had CT Guided Biopsy For Petrinium Wall, Taking Tramadol . Is It Normal?
I had a CT guided biopsy of my petrinium wall yesterday and the area around where the needle went in is very swollen - is this normal? I think it was the petrinium wall, I may be mistaken with the terminology but it seems I have Ovarian cancer and had a burst cyst a couple of weeks ago. My CA125 is 1500 - I can t get hold of the doctor here in NZ so any thoughts would be appreciated. the area is sore but not red, just very swollen. I feel quite nauseous but I think that is from the Tramadol I v been given for the pain from the fluid from the burst cyst. I am 43
Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Hi
All your history and clinical features suggest towards ovarian cancer.The CT guided biopsy might have been taken from a peritoneal deposit. A small hematoma at the area of biopsy is common which may need local compression and ice packing. If infection is suspected then you may need an antibiotic. Local wound cleaning with antiseptic solution is must. You may be started on chemotherapy if the biopsy turns out to be positive for cancer. This may get delayed if you develop any infection. All the best.
Mohammed Ibrahim
Surgical Oncologist
mdibrahimdr@yahoo.co.in
All your history and clinical features suggest towards ovarian cancer.The CT guided biopsy might have been taken from a peritoneal deposit. A small hematoma at the area of biopsy is common which may need local compression and ice packing. If infection is suspected then you may need an antibiotic. Local wound cleaning with antiseptic solution is must. You may be started on chemotherapy if the biopsy turns out to be positive for cancer. This may get delayed if you develop any infection. All the best.
Mohammed Ibrahim
Surgical Oncologist
mdibrahimdr@yahoo.co.in
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Biopsy
Loading Online Doctors....