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What Does This Ultrasound Report Indicate?
Posted on
Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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Question : I HAD AN INTERNAL ULTRASOUND AND THE LINING OF MY UTERUS IS THICK, 19 THE DOCTOR SAID THE BENCHMARK IS 5. EVERYTHING I'VE READ POINTS TO CANCER, IS THAT CORRECT?
Brief Answer:
Cancer is a strong possibility as a diagnosis, but not 100 percent
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
I have reviewed your previous question as well... as I understand you had some vaginal bleeding that led to getting the ultrasound? If so, endometrial cancer absolutely has to be ruled out as a diagnosis, as your uterine lining is much thicker than the 5mm maximal diameter for a normal postmenopausal woman.
So you do have reason to be concerned about the possibility of cancer, but it is not absolute. You should consult with a gynecologic surgeon or oncologist. They may want you to undergo a biopsy of your uterine lining, which is an office procedure, that will make a definite diagnosis.
There are a few other conditions that cause vaginal bleeding and the appearance of a thick uterine lining, such as polyps and hyperplasia- an overgrowth of the lining that is not cancer. Furthermore, uterine cancer is very treatable if caught early.
I hope the information I gave you was helpful and that you get a diagnosis soon. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Brown
Cancer is a strong possibility as a diagnosis, but not 100 percent
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
I have reviewed your previous question as well... as I understand you had some vaginal bleeding that led to getting the ultrasound? If so, endometrial cancer absolutely has to be ruled out as a diagnosis, as your uterine lining is much thicker than the 5mm maximal diameter for a normal postmenopausal woman.
So you do have reason to be concerned about the possibility of cancer, but it is not absolute. You should consult with a gynecologic surgeon or oncologist. They may want you to undergo a biopsy of your uterine lining, which is an office procedure, that will make a definite diagnosis.
There are a few other conditions that cause vaginal bleeding and the appearance of a thick uterine lining, such as polyps and hyperplasia- an overgrowth of the lining that is not cancer. Furthermore, uterine cancer is very treatable if caught early.
I hope the information I gave you was helpful and that you get a diagnosis soon. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Brown
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