HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does This Pelvic Ultrasound Report Indicate?

Received test results from recent transabdominal transvaginal pelvic ultrasound. I am 67 yrs old and ultrasound was done because I had some vaginal spotting. it was determined that I have an endometrial stripe complex that measures 5mm. There is no endometrial mass or abnormal vascularity but 3 uterine myomas have been identified. The doctor wants to perform a biopsy but I am unsure. What would be the next step as I want non-invasive treatment.
Thu, 28 Jul 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and thanks for posting in HCM.
Uterine myomas means some growth in the uterine walls whose cause is unknown.
Now these growths can be just infection related or cancerous. There are 2 types of cancer. Benign which is harmless and other is malignant which can be life threatening.
So to differentiate between harmful and harmless the biopsy is necessary.
Because if its harmless it can be left alone but if found malignant then removal will be required.
So its better to undergo the biopsy and get to know the nature of the myomas.
I hope this advice helps.
Thank you
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician 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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does This Pelvic Ultrasound Report Indicate?

Hello and thanks for posting in HCM. Uterine myomas means some growth in the uterine walls whose cause is unknown. Now these growths can be just infection related or cancerous. There are 2 types of cancer. Benign which is harmless and other is malignant which can be life threatening. So to differentiate between harmful and harmless the biopsy is necessary. Because if its harmless it can be left alone but if found malignant then removal will be required. So its better to undergo the biopsy and get to know the nature of the myomas. I hope this advice helps. Thank you