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Could endometriosis recur as a cervical spinal mass firm, palpable, non painful & slowly grows? cant do mri, but on ct seems to be normal tissue.

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Dr. Martin Fielder answered

Unlikely: Its possible, but that would be extraordinarily rare. I've never heard of such a thing.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 6/16/2012

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Dr. Luis Gonzalez answered

Anywhere !: Endometriosis can recur anywhere in the body. An MRI may give a better test for this mass as long as the radiologist knows your doctor is looking for endometriosis.

Dr Kimm agreed

Answered 1/20/2017

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A member asked:

Could endometriosis recur as a cervical spinal mass firm, palpable, non painful & slowly grows? cant do mri, but on ct seems to be normal tissue.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Martin Fielder answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

Dr. Luis Gonzalez answered

Dr Kimm agreed

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