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What could eventually become of a pedunculated solid fibroid mass(golf ball size) if left alone? it is near uterus and pelv. side wall, not ovarian.

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Dr. David Cohen answered

See below: It could bleed and you could become anemic. It could grow and cause pelvic pain.

Answered 3/29/2013

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A member asked:

What could eventually become of a pedunculated solid fibroid mass(golf ball size) if left alone? it is near uterus and pelv. side wall, not ovarian.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Cohen answered

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