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Phlebolith Questions for an M.D.
Answered by
Lennox Hoyte, M.D. - UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery
USF College College of Medicine Tampa - FL
Questions in the Urogynecology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with USF Health. Topics covered include overactive bladders, bladder pain, fallen/drooping bladder, bowel urgency, bowel prolapse, cystitis, incontinence, pain with intercourse, rectal prolapse, surgery, urinary urgency, and uterine prolapse.

Phlebolith Questions for an M.D.

by Tlh3, Apr 21, 2008 10:42PM
I recently had a CT scan of the Abdomen and pelvis. I cannot get an appointment for the results for two weeks but in the meantime I have asked for a copy of my results of the CT. I just want to know what "Pelvic Pleboliths, Cholelithiasis and benign sclerosis of the left femoral head" means. The report also reads " benign appearing cystic change within the right ovary - No free fluid". All I got from my Doc was that I'm being referred to a Urologist but according to the Urlogy office I probably can't get an appointment for 2 weeks. I was told by the urgent care Doc that I had kidney stones but the report states"Unenhanced CT Scan of the abdomen and pelvis with renal stone protocol shows pelvic phleboliths but no definite ureteral calculi". So do I or don't I have kidney stones and if I do, what should I be doing differently, if anything, until I get in to see the specialist? Anyone with medical experience out there  to translate the results? Thanks a bunch
Pebbles

by Lennox Hoyte, M.D., Apr 26, 2008 02:48PM
kidney/bladder stones would show up on CT as renal, bladder, or uretheral calculii. There may also be "hydronephrosis" or hydroureter  reported if you have significant kidney, ureteral, or bladder stones. Your report seems not to have mentioned any of those. Pelvic phlebolith can mean a visible structure in the bowels (e.g., something you ate) or in the blood vessels. Usually not anything harmful.

Dr. Hoyte
Member Comments (2)

by Tlh3, Apr 28, 2008 12:12PM
To: Dr. Hoyte
Thank you so much for the info. I appreciate the time you took to answer my question. It's good to know that this is no big deal! Have a beautiful day.
Pebbles
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