A little nervous

[Jayte]

I picked up my CT scan report and film yesterday and I am a little nervous, please help me understand what it means.
The impression reads; The uterus is somewhat heterogenous in appearance with suggestion of enlargement of the left adnexa (4.0 cm) with scattered low densities within its parenchyma. Shotty mesenteric lymph nodes are suggested. Further evaluation with ultrasound of  the pelvis is recommended.
I have been researching on the web and finding bits and pieces of information but it does not all come together. Can someone please help.

Thanks

[Jayte]

Thanks for your input.

[rmarie]

The adnexa I believe is referring to the uterus also.  The problem with CT's is they do not always provide a clear picture of what is actually present in the lower pelvis.  What the report says is that you need to have a transvaginal ultrasound to provide the information necessary to give a better diagnosis of what is going on.  I think you really need the TVUS to give you a better look at the uterus, and for more research.  I suggest you stay away from the web until you have more information, and see or call your Dr to discuss the next step, which is the TVUS.  Lymph nodes can enlarge for a number of reasons, not just cancer.  Good luck, stay calm and avoid searching the web till you have more information.  I know the last will be difficult but it is for the best.
Marie

[Curious Daughter]

I can't really help you, but you could post this on the Doctor Forum and the doctor could give you a description on what they found.

Best of luck to you,
Deb