Question 1

can you feel a kidney tumor though the back?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Kidney tumors are generally not palpable on the front or the back.

Question 2

would a kidney tumor/mass or tumor in general show up on a plain xray?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Some tumors can be seen on plain x-ray but ct and MRI are much better for looking at the kidneys.

Question 3

how would i be able to tell my gynecomastia is based off of hormones and not a kidney tumor?

Accepted Answer

See an endocrinologi: Kidney rumors are unlikely to cause gynecomastia. Most of gynecomastia patients have normal hormone levels. Some could be related to a particular testicular tumor. An ultrasound of the testicles should be performed to rule it out.

Question 4

can a kidney tumor be 4mm and be diagnosed as malignant? my doctor is suspicious and has me going for an mri now.

Accepted Answer

Your doctor: Is being appropriately cautious.  Be thankful he/she is being vigilant.

Question 5

is a 3.8cm kidney tumor considered big? what are the chances it's malignant and spread? no symptoms urine was fine. mom had mri this morning to tell.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Size of a kidney lesion is of note, but usually not the key factor in determining whether it is benign vs malignant.  Other factors such as if it contains fat or if it is purely fluid vs has soft tissue components are more important.  The MRI should answer these questions for you.

Question 6

mom had mri of 3.8 cm kidney tumor tues. morning! said results in 24-48hrs still haven't heard anything. if was bad would gp call or have surgeon tell

Accepted Answer

Contact ordering Dr.: When patients don't get x ray results they should contact their ordering Doctor. A daughter of a patient needs to supply the approval, which is most required to be written, of the patient themselves due to privacy laws.
No inference can be made by the lack of a report.

Question 7

recent stage 1 kidney cancer, kidney  removed. 6 months later, follow up scans showed clear. shortly after, a tiny tumor appears in salivary gland. how likely is that the result of spread from previous kidney tumor? why didn't recent scans catch it?

Accepted Answer

: The tumor in salivary gland is unlikely to be related to kidney cancer. Scans can show lesions only if a lesion is present in the area examined. It is unlikely that you had a scan of your head during work-up of kidney cancer.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

stage iv patient , lungs cancer after kidney tumor.2months after diagnosis, weight gain & good appetite, always hungry.no symptoms as doc said.confused?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: If the diagnosis of stage 4 long cancer is correct, this may be the calm before the storm. If the diagnosis is not correct, that could be the reason there are no other symptoms. The issue is really more complex than be sorted put on this forum. Need lots more info. Hope this helps!

Question 9

can an ultrasound tell if spot in kidney is a tumor?

Accepted Answer

solid or cystic: Ultrasound can tell if a lesion in the kidney is solid or cystic. A simple, uncomplicated cyst is usually nothing to worry about, and therefore no further workup would be needed.  However, an ultrasound cannot tell if a solid mass is benign or malignant, so if the lesion is solid, further evaluation would be necessary.

Question 10

can ultrasound differentiate fat ball and tumor in kidney?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: "fat ball" is the familiar angiomyolipoma. A lipid-laden renal cell carcinoma may mimic it. Ask your physician about the radiologist's level of confidence and whether to obtain tissue for study.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Can an ultrasound miss a kidney tumor

A member asked:

Can you feel a kidney tumor though the back?

A member asked:

Would a kidney tumor/mass or tumor in general show up on a plain xray?

A member asked:

How would i be able to tell my gynecomastia is based off of hormones and not a kidney tumor?

A member asked:

Can a kidney tumor be 4mm and be diagnosed as malignant? my doctor is suspicious and has me going for an mri now.

A member asked:

Is a 3.8cm kidney tumor considered big? what are the chances it's malignant and spread? no symptoms urine was fine. mom had mri this morning to tell.

A member asked:

Mom had mri of 3.8 cm kidney tumor tues. morning! said results in 24-48hrs still haven't heard anything. if was bad would gp call or have surgeon tell

A member asked:

Recent stage 1 kidney cancer, kidney removed. 6 months later, follow up scans showed clear. shortly after, a tiny tumor appears in salivary gland. how likely is that the result of spread from previous kidney tumor? why didn't recent scans catch it?

A member asked:

Stage iv patient , lungs cancer after kidney tumor.2months after diagnosis, weight gain & good appetite, always hungry.no symptoms as doc said.confused?

A member asked:

Can an ultrasound tell if spot in kidney is a tumor?

A member asked:

Can ultrasound differentiate fat ball and tumor in kidney?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?