Hello and thanks for posting,

The term used is describing a mass in the tissue of the cervix, it doesn't define it as anything specific. I can appreciate that you are trying to work out what it is, but that won't be possible until further investigations are done I'm afraid. Try and keep an open mind, and keep yourself busy and distracted, as this can help. 

Hopefully you will get to find out more soon,

Best wishes,

Vanda

Hello C and thanks for getting back to us. 

I can understand you asking but I am afraid I can't answer your questions properly. As far as I know,  because cysts are fluid filled sacs, they are usually identified with ultrasound scans because the sound waves in the scan produce a characteristic picture. I don't know how a sonographer would know how long a cyst had been around and I can't tell you anything about what fibroids usually look like. 

For a lot of people, any kind of abnormal test result can trigger worry if not panic, but try your best not to anticipate what is going on with your mum and keep an open mind.

I hope the appointment with the gynaecologist is soon and goes well.

Please give us a ring if you want to talk anything over, our number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are around weekdays, 9-5.

Best wishes,

Julia