Results of my abdominal/pelvic CT scan: Large, exophytic, hypervascular and heterogeneous mass extending from the left aspect of the fundus of the uterus, measuring 12 x 14.4 x 9.7 cm in diameter, compressing the ureters and resulting in a mild degree of hydronephrosis; either a large uterine fibroid or sarcoma. The ovaries are separate from the mass and are normal in appearance. The left ovary is displaced superiorly. Prominent, though non-bulky, nonspecific, left paraaortic lymph nodes at the level of the renal hila and extending to the aortic bifurcation measure up to 10mm. No retroperitoneal or pelvic sidewall adenopathy and no ascites.
Translation (based on doctor’s comments and my additional lookups in medical dictionaries): A mass is growing up from the top left part of my uterus. It happens to be pushing the left ovary out of its way and making it harder for water to get through the kidneys. The mass has a lot of blood vessels and is varied in composition or structure. Certain lymph nodes near something are slightly enlarged but not much. No other swollen lymph nodes and no abnormal collection of fluids in the abdomen or pelvis. Also, blood tests came back all normal.
It’s nice to have an answer. Now I understand why it moves around, why I have some of the other mild symptoms I have.
So I set to work scheduling my next appointment with a gynecologist. (How I am going to get through the next 8 days waiting for it, I have no idea.) Only after I scheduled it did I stumble upon the center’s web site, and discover that it specializes in laparoscopic hysterectomies.
Hm.
If I had to choose an organ, the uterus would seem like the best one to lose.
Filed under: fibroid, fibroids | Tagged: CAT scan, CT scan, diagnosis, hydronephrosis, laparoscopic, lymph nodes, size
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