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Bessie
08-23-2007, 02:13 PM
I had an MRI test done and got my results back yesterday. It found my fibrous dysplasia in my right femur with I already knew about but what is really strange is the bleeding in my butt muscle. Here is what is said:
There is a mild amount of nonspecific soft tissue nodularity and edema superficial/adjacent to the right gluteus maximus muscle best seen on series 10 image 31. This is also seen on series 9 image 29. There appears to be a feeding vessel into this region. This may be secondary to a hemangioma or possibly a muscle strain/hematoma. The region measures approx. 3 x 2 x 1 cm (cranial/caudal, medial/lateral, anterior/posterior) The region does enhance on the postcontrast images. An ultrasound of the region may be of benefit or if clinically indicated soft tissue diagnoses. Impressions: Nonspecific region of enhancing soft tissue nodularity and edema adjacent to the right gluteus maximus muscle in the subcutaneous fat. This may be secondary to a hemangioma or possibly muscle strain/hematoma. An ultrasound of the region may be of benefit. Clinical correlation and followup of this region may be of benefit. Changes consistent patient's history of fibrous dysplasia in the right proximal femur.

The urologist said he does not think it is anything to worry about but he wants me to follow up with my family doctor just to be sure. He said it could be from a fall that I had. I can't remember falling on my butt cheek. I have no butt whatsoever so maybe I did fall and it caused a deep bruise. I hope that is all it is. I don't need anything else to have to worry about.

Thanks for letting me put this out there. Just need some reassurance.

Babs RN
08-24-2007, 03:54 PM
Just a nurse's opinion-but sounds like a fall or a shot perhaps?

Hugs
Barb:)

SandyRN
08-25-2007, 06:32 AM
Thats what I was thinking....have you had a shot lately or even within the last 6 months or so? Sometimes meds are so irritating they can do that to the tissues. Wish I had a better answer for you.

Hugs, Sandy

Bessie
08-25-2007, 08:13 PM
No shots, but I think I fell a couple of months ago because I remember laughing at myself about it because I know I had to look completely stupid when I did it. Isn't that terrible that I can't remember exactly where or how I fell? Old age is creeping up on me.

I am going to see my family doctor to have a follow up ultrasound just to be safe. I always seem to end up with all the weird and rare diseases. I have fibrous dysplasia in my right femur and I had never heard of that one before either. They freaked out when they found that on the MRI because it is very large. They asked me if my leg hurt. At that time it did not but it does sometimes now. They sent all of the MRI films and reports down to MD Anderson Cancer hospital to have them look at the Fibrous Dysplasia to make sure it was not cancer. THANK GOD :angel: it wasn't. I do have to get it checked every year just to make sure that it is not growing because from what I understand if it grows enough then it can just break my femur bone. That is a scary thought.

Thanks for your responses and help :help: I knew I could count on you all :hi:

Kara29
08-27-2007, 02:19 PM
I wonder if it could have something to do with PN or PNE?

I hope you find out real soon what happend.

I'm sorry I had not responded earlier, I've been away.

Gentle Hugs,

Kara:angel:

Bessie
09-06-2007, 07:22 AM
I am going next week to my Family Doctor to see what is going on. I tried to look it up on the internet but got freaked out so I am just going to wait and see what my doctor has to say. It is probably nothing.....probably a small tumor of blood from a previous fall. My appointment is on Monday and I am sure they will have to set up an ultrasound so I will hopefully know something by the end of next week. I will keep you all posted.

Bessie
09-06-2007, 09:52 AM
Actually, I am kind of freaking out. I am scared. I hate when you go in for a test and they find something else. Please keep me in your prayers :pray:

SandyRN
09-06-2007, 09:54 AM
I'm sorry you're scared. I wish I knew what was going on with you. Please let us know what you find out. I know that when I have a test scheduled I always think the worst, always! It's usually NOT the worst. If you have a question please pm me or Barb, I know she won't mind.

Good luck and HUGS!!!

Sandy

Kara29
09-07-2007, 02:56 PM
I hope you get some answers on Monday. We will be thinking of you. Sending along well wishes and prayers. :pray:

Kara:angel: