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I had an open myomectomy in august. the 8wk us showed 2 dark spots. is this the tissue area where the fibroids were removed from the uterine wall?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Maybe: Ultrasound exams have difficulty "seeing" post surgery uterine scars and architecture unless the deformity to the organ is significant.

Answered 11/26/2017

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A member asked:

I had an open myomectomy in august. the 8wk us showed 2 dark spots. is this the tissue area where the fibroids were removed from the uterine wall?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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