Should I be concerned for trace amounts of free fluid in pelvis?
Patient: After some abdominal discomfort, my gastro ordered an abdominal/Pelvic CT Scan with contrast.  Findings showed no acute abnormality of the abdomen or pelvis, but there was "trace amounts of free fluid in the pelvis".  I am a 58 year old female, complete hysterectomy in 2008.  Some research shows the med community needs more info to pinpoint the problem.  Just curious on your take...Thanks Doctor: Hi. Trace amount of fluid in the pelvis without any  other symptoms should not be worried about. You already have a history of hysterectomy and Ct showing no other abnormality. So relax and get simple sonography done after 6 weeks to see the status. IF persists then only to go for the further tests.. IT is very difficult and not advisable to aspirate such a small fluid.