Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York

Ovarian Tumor

Went to ob/gyn complaining of severe bloating, irregular periods & severe mood swings just prior to period. DR ignored symptoms & brushed it off w/out any tests or followup. Went to primary thru the year off & on as my symptoms got worse. I went back to the ob/gyn again the following yr complaining of a bloat that now seemed permanent & severe mood swings daily. She blew me off again. Later when a pap had come back abnormal she did another exam & felt a tumor. This tumor she estimated by size had been growing (her est.) since 2002. It was large enough for her to tell immediately she thought I was 4 months pregnant (yet 2 wks before she missed it??). If this had been growing since then & I was going for annual exams (including internal pelvic) & complaining yet nothing was done. After the tumor was found benign w/extreme high estrogen (causing mood swings) I had a laparotomy resulting in a 9 inch scar, removal of my ovary, fallopian tube and appendix. I'm in my early 30's. I had made complaints to the dr that were ignored & that I went for routine exams this should have been caught early & I should have never have had to go thru the surgery & perhaps early enough my ovary most likely would have been saved.


Asked on 7/08/07, 8:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Tanya Gendelman Law Offices of Tanya Gendelman, P.C.

Re: Ovarian Tumor

From you description, it does sound like you may have a case for medical malpractice. Of course, we would need to discuss the case in greater detail and have our medical experts review your medical records to make a proper determination. Please feel free to call my office and/or e-mail me at your convenience. Please note that time is of the essence, you have 2.5 years from the malpractice to initiate legal action.

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Answered on 7/08/07, 10:20 pm
Jason A. Richman Jason A. Richman, Esq.

Re: Ovarian Tumor

I am an attorney in Rochester, New York. I specialize in medical malpractice. From what you have said it sounds like you have suffered deficient care. You may have a case that yu should pursue for malpractice. You may not. It depends on a number of factors in the medical records, and in your life. If you would like to discuss it with me without any charge, i would be happy to do so. 5853195334

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Answered on 7/09/07, 8:01 am


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