Question 1

what does "no significant free fluid in pelvis" mean on ultrasound? had baby 2 months ago and still no period yet (4months after). normal?

Accepted Answer

Good news: In women, it can be normal to have a small amount of fluid in the pelvis, usually from a ruptured ovarian follicle.

Sometimes, radiologists report something like "no significant free fluid in pelvis" instead of saying "there is physiologic free fluid", or "there is a small amount of free fluid".

Any way you say it, it means there is no concerning amount of fluid to have to further investigate!

Question 2

what does a "trace amount of free fluid in the cul du sac" mean?

Accepted Answer

Trace: Most often trace amounts of fluid in various parts of the body are insignificant, but I don't know in what  part of the body the cul du sac your referring to is located. Nevertheless the finding sounds trivial, but your physician can ask the radiologist who interpreted the study if there is any need for concern or for followup.

Question 3

what does 5.68cc size of moderate free fluid in the culdesac means?..please help me im really worried about this result..is this dangerous?..

Accepted Answer

Usually benign: In  a 29 year old woman it would most likely be related normal ovulation with the extrusion of fluid from a normal cyst. Could be the result of a ruptured ovarian cyst, or infection but generally the fluid would be more and look like pus.. It would be very rare for it to be a cancer.  A pelvic sonogram should be able to sort things out. I hope things go well.

Question 4

i had a mri and what does it mean when it say free fluid in the cul-de sac?

Accepted Answer

Free fluid: Free fluid in the cul-de-sac means there is fluid posterior to the uterus in a small space between the uterus and the rectum, and not in a specific structure like a cyst. There is normally a very small amount of fluid present which is not usually seen with MRI. Fluid can accumulate from many causes, and can be seen intermittently due to your menstrual cycle or indicate inflammation in the pelvis.

Question 5

what does the term "unspecific cysts" on an vaginal u/ s mean? have 2.3, 1.3, 1.6 cm all rt side. one septated. 2 others "likely hemorr" sm free fluid

Accepted Answer

Ovarian cyst: Cysts are common occurences on the ovary and they resolve with ovulation. However, sometimes they persist and grow in numbers. The location, size, content are used to describe them. Your GYN can describe the importance of the US finding with you at your fu appt.

Best wishes
Dr M

Question 6

when told simple free fluid in cul-de-sac, does it mean was a empty embryo sac that didnt attach. i had 2 home positive test. ....please help understa?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Free fluid in the cul-de-sac does not relate to what is going on in the uterus.  See your doctor for a lab pregnancy test if things remain unclear after your ultrasound.

Question 7

what does trace free fluid in the pelvis mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: This is a frequent finding. I see it on almost every report.

Question 8

what does trace amounts of free fluid in the pelvis mean?

Accepted Answer

Usually nothing: I assume this is found on an ultrasound or ct report.  It is often normal, especially in women, but must be interpreted in the context of the whole study.

The doctor who ordered the test would be in the best position to judge.

Question 9

what could free fluid in an ankle after a severe inversion injury mean?

Accepted Answer

Ankle inversion: Resting while elevating the injured ankle above heart level, compression such as with an ace wrap or preferably a more secure ankle splint, and ice usually help. Time is the limiting factor in most cases. Aspiration may be tried in severe cases but most of the fluid will return unless due to traumatic bleeding into the joint.

Question 10

what does it mean, no focal lesion seen, no adrenal mass or pelvic free fluid seen?

Accepted Answer

: The radiologist gets fussed at if they say they found nothing unusual. This translates to they found nothing unusual. All such studies must be evaluated by the doc who ordered them in the context of your full history and exam.

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What does "no significant free fluid in pelvis" mean on ultrasound? had baby 2 months ago and still no period yet (4months after). normal?

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What does a "trace amount of free fluid in the cul du sac" mean?

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What does 5.68cc size of moderate free fluid in the culdesac means?..please help me im really worried about this result..is this dangerous?..

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I had a mri and what does it mean when it say free fluid in the cul-de sac?

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What does the term "unspecific cysts" on an vaginal u/ s mean? have 2.3, 1.3, 1.6 cm all rt side. one septated. 2 others "likely hemorr" sm free fluid

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When told simple free fluid in cul-de-sac, does it mean was a empty embryo sac that didnt attach. i had 2 home positive test. ....please help understa?

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What does trace free fluid in the pelvis mean?

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What does trace amounts of free fluid in the pelvis mean?

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