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From the research that I did, it seems accurate that a hemangioma can form in a woman's uterus. In a report from the Journal of Medical Case Reports, published in May of 2010, it was explained that, "Most ramifying hemangioma lesions are asymptomatic and are found incidentally, but sometimes they may cause abnormal vaginal bleeding and hence should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients with vaginal bleeding. Hysterectomy is the primary mode of treatment in most symptomatic cases."
Medicine.net also said that, "Hemangiomas are not unique to the liver and can occur almost anywhere in the body.Testing may include a CT scan, or MRI. In general, a biopsy of suspected hemangiomas is avoided because of their benign nature and the potential risk of bleeding from the biopsy."
Anon, I would speak with your doctor at more length and ask him or her these questions. I am sure that having a hysterectomy is your last possible desired outcome. The information that I found should not be used in place of a physician's diagnosis.
A second opinion is always a good idea as well. I am always a firm believer in doing whatever testing is available before having to go under the knife.
Anon, did this help answer your question? Please let me know.
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Hello Anon,
Thank you for visiting the EmpowHER website and sharing your question with the community!
From the research that I did, it seems accurate that a hemangioma can form in a woman's uterus. In a report from the Journal of Medical Case Reports, published in May of 2010, it was explained that, "Most ramifying hemangioma lesions are asymptomatic and are found incidentally, but sometimes they may cause abnormal vaginal bleeding and hence should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients with vaginal bleeding. Hysterectomy is the primary mode of treatment in most symptomatic cases."
Here is a link to that case study http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/136
Medicine.net also said that, "Hemangiomas are not unique to the liver and can occur almost anywhere in the body.Testing may include a CT scan, or MRI. In general, a biopsy of suspected hemangiomas is avoided because of their benign nature and the potential risk of bleeding from the biopsy."
Anon, I would speak with your doctor at more length and ask him or her these questions. I am sure that having a hysterectomy is your last possible desired outcome. The information that I found should not be used in place of a physician's diagnosis.
A second opinion is always a good idea as well. I am always a firm believer in doing whatever testing is available before having to go under the knife.
Anon, did this help answer your question? Please let me know.
Best,
Kristin
November 18, 2014 - 12:35pmThis Comment
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