Large fibroid missed on ultrasound?

Is this possible?

The GP said they could feel 'a large mass, feels like a fibroid' on my uterus, but at the scan the sonographer could find no evidence of any mass at all, anywhere! 

The only thing she found was scarring on my ovaries.

I don't know what to think?

Where did the mass the GP felt go?

I didn't think it was possible for ultrasound to miss large fibroids?

  • Oh and an enlarged uterus. I forgot to mention that. An enlarged uterus and scarring on ovaries, but no mass anywhere 

  • Hello Loopylula

    I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It's not surprising that you may be feeling confused or unsure about what your GP could feel versus your ultrasound results. 

    I think that it would be sensible to make an appointment to see your GP again to discuss the original symptoms that led to your initial examination with them and the ultrasound results. Hopefully they will be able to give you some reassurance, and if appropriate, refer you for further tests or investigations. 

    I hope you have some answers soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator