HomeAnswersObstetrics and Gynecologysubmucosal fibroidKindly examine my reports and suggest whether I have uterine cancer.

Kindly clarify if I am suffering from uterine cancer.

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Dr. Sameer Kumar

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Published At December 13, 2016
Reviewed AtDecember 18, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am sending you the reports of my transvaginal ultrasound. Please tell me if the fibroids are to be removed and the risks of such surgery.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As the pictures are really unclear, kindly avoid sending photos of the report. You may just scan the written report and send it to me. I would like to see the ultrasound report.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am sending you my scanned ultrasound reports. I am still discharging a brownish watery fluid. I am not sure that apart from submucosal fibroid whether I am suffering from uterine cancer or not.

Please clarify.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have seen the report and the ultrasound images as well (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The submucosal fibroid is big enough with 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 inch in size and it is impinging into the endometrium, hence causing the irregular shedding and bleeding. To explain, what happens is that once the endometrium forms along the uterine inner surface, the area above the submucous fibroid is devoid of basal membrane that is the blood supply. When the endometrium tries to grow over the submucous fibroid, it tends to break. Hence, cause bleeding in the form of light to dark brown discharge or in the form of small clots. The bleeding can be temporarily controlled by antifibrinolytics like Tranexamic acid tablets, but not permanently unless the submucous fibroid is resected hysteroscopically. It is suggested that you should opt for a hysteroscopic resection of fibroid soon as it would not only cause these irregular shedding episodes but would also prevent you from conception naturally. Also with regards to your query to uterine cancer, rest assured, it is not uterine cancer as the endometrium is 9.9 mm thick. This thickness is normal for the phase of the cycle.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sameer Kumar
Dr. Sameer Kumar

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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