Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 Hi, I was reading through my MRI results last night which state: " Mass 5.5 cm, suggestive of a uterine leiomyoma. Next to the uterus (right side), there is a 5 mm clear area, suggesting an ovarian cyst that contains some area of bleeding. There is a a small amount of ascites. " Not knowing what " ascites " is, I did an internet search. Ascites is most commonly associated with ovarian cancer which has already metastasized. Obviously, I am very concerned. I have an appointment with a gyn on March 27. Does anyone know: Can a fibroid cause ascites? Can endometriosis (which I also believe I have but hasn't been firmly diagnosed) cause ascites? Has anyone else out there been diagnosed with ascites? Right now, I am looking for any other cause of ascites which may help calm me down until I can talk with doctor. Thanks for your help. Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 Ascites can occur in the abdomen or pulmonary area. It means fluid found in a body cavity that is not normally present and typically it is withdrawn through a process called paracentesis or thoracentesis, to relieve pressure on vital organs. In your case, the radiologist may be saying that there is extra fluid there next to your cyst. Often ovarian cysts are filled with " fluid " and they may bleed. Ascites is not a term that is related to ovarian cancer specifically. Abdominal ascites occurs from cirrhosis of the liver, cancer of the liver, cancer of the intestine, etc. It simply means that fluid has accumulated in a body cavity. Remember, ascites refers to fluid, not cancer. Re: Ascites? In a message dated 3/22/02 5:38:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, sherricoxmail@... writes: > Not knowing what " ascites " is, I did an internet search. Ascites is > most commonly associated with ovarian cancer which has already > metastasized. Obviously, I am very concerned. I have an appointment > with a gyn on March 27. > You might leave a message for your doc to see if he wants to see you even sooner. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 Ascites can occur in the abdomen or pulmonary area. It means fluid found in a body cavity that is not normally present and typically it is withdrawn through a process called paracentesis or thoracentesis, to relieve pressure on vital organs. In your case, the radiologist may be saying that there is extra fluid there next to your cyst. Often ovarian cysts are filled with " fluid " and they may bleed. Ascites is not a term that is related to ovarian cancer specifically. Abdominal ascites occurs from cirrhosis of the liver, cancer of the liver, cancer of the intestine, etc. It simply means that fluid has accumulated in a body cavity. Remember, ascites refers to fluid, not cancer. Re: Ascites? In a message dated 3/22/02 5:38:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, sherricoxmail@... writes: > Not knowing what " ascites " is, I did an internet search. Ascites is > most commonly associated with ovarian cancer which has already > metastasized. Obviously, I am very concerned. I have an appointment > with a gyn on March 27. > You might leave a message for your doc to see if he wants to see you even sooner. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 Ascites can occur in the abdomen or pulmonary area. It means fluid found in a body cavity that is not normally present and typically it is withdrawn through a process called paracentesis or thoracentesis, to relieve pressure on vital organs. In your case, the radiologist may be saying that there is extra fluid there next to your cyst. Often ovarian cysts are filled with " fluid " and they may bleed. Ascites is not a term that is related to ovarian cancer specifically. Abdominal ascites occurs from cirrhosis of the liver, cancer of the liver, cancer of the intestine, etc. It simply means that fluid has accumulated in a body cavity. Remember, ascites refers to fluid, not cancer. Re: Ascites? In a message dated 3/22/02 5:38:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, sherricoxmail@... writes: > Not knowing what " ascites " is, I did an internet search. Ascites is > most commonly associated with ovarian cancer which has already > metastasized. Obviously, I am very concerned. I have an appointment > with a gyn on March 27. > You might leave a message for your doc to see if he wants to see you even sooner. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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