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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
pelvic fluid
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Jul 04, 2009 10:16AM
, Jul 04, 2009 10:16AM
Hi there
fluid inside the uterus is related to something going on inside the uterus such as menstruation. If someone is menopausal and has fluid, then it is possible there is an abnormal condition involving the lining of the uterus and that should be evaluated by a biopsy.
fluid in the pelvic that is free can be normal. Alot of fluid can occur temporarily after ovulation. Abnormal conditions that produce alot of fluid that persists (which is called ascites) can include liver disease (cirrhosis) benign tumors of the ovary (ovarian fibromas), severe infections (peritonitis), and cancers. Usually there are associated symptoms and abnormal test results that go along with each of those conditions.
take care
fluid inside the uterus is related to something going on inside the uterus such as menstruation. If someone is menopausal and has fluid, then it is possible there is an abnormal condition involving the lining of the uterus and that should be evaluated by a biopsy.
fluid in the pelvic that is free can be normal. Alot of fluid can occur temporarily after ovulation. Abnormal conditions that produce alot of fluid that persists (which is called ascites) can include liver disease (cirrhosis) benign tumors of the ovary (ovarian fibromas), severe infections (peritonitis), and cancers. Usually there are associated symptoms and abnormal test results that go along with each of those conditions.
take care
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