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Hysterscopy results

Samsm
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Hi All.

My mum has had a hysterscopy last week and she received a phone call from the doctor saying thsy she has "precancerous cells" . Her USS showed 16mm thickneness lining in the womb. She had a a hysterscopy 3 years ago which showed hyperplasia.  He recommended that she has a MRI. From what I gather MRI is only done when cancer is detected,  to determine staging of cancer, does anyone know why one would  be recommended if "precancerous cells " were detected?

 

Thank you for reading x

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    Hi Sam

    Can I reassure you on one point-MRIs are not only done when cancer is detected. I had one years ago when I had a strange lump appear on my neck. It turned out to be a cyst and nothing to worry about. 

    MRI scans do not stage cancer-the staging is done by having a CT scan. 

    Since the USS has shown thickening, the MRI will be done to get more information on what is going on.

    Hope that helps put your mind at rest a little.xx

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