Question 1

what is the neoplasm of unspecified soft tissue or bone?

Accepted Answer

Sarcoma: Lesions that arise from structures of soft tissue or bone are of mesenchymal origin.  This stands in contrast to those tumors arising at glandular sites such as breast , ovary, prostate, colon, lung.  The tumors of bone and soft tissue are termed sarcomas.  In bone it is the osteo and chondro sarcoma.  In soft tissue we find the liposarcoma (fat), fibrosarcoma (fibrous tissue origin),.

Question 2

what are the chances that a "soft tissue benign neoplasm" on my pinky finger will grow big enough to cause my pinky finger to be dysfunctional?

Accepted Answer

NO CRYSTAL BALL: You can wait and see or have it removed now.  You can have it removed later if it starts bothering you.

Question 3

thickened endometrial stripe with endometrial & endocervical hypervascular material or soft tissue. could represent an endometrial polyp, though no pedicle arteries aren't identified. also includes endometrial hyperplasia versus less likely neoplasm?

Accepted Answer

: As an isolated finding this can be checked again after a couple of months to see if it persists. If you are getting irregular or heavy bleeding or if there is a fertility concern, then further evaluation and management might be indicated now.

Question 4

what tissue is neoplasm most aggressive in?

Accepted Answer

It can be in any: Neoplastic changes can be very aggressive in any tisue, but the most common agressive solid tumors originate in epithelial and glial  (neuro) tissues.

Question 5

can you tell me in what tissue is neoplasm most aggressive?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas cancer: Aggressiveness is based on the ability to spread regardless of methods used to prevent rapid progression.  This is characteristic of pancreas cancer where once infiltration thru the ductal system occurs, within 1-2 years grater than 90% have succumbed to the disease.  Epitheliod sarcomas are almost as aggressive with almost complete failure to prevent mets.

Question 6

neoplasm of lymphoid tissue, what is the medical term?

Accepted Answer

Lymphomas/Leukemias: Lymphomas like Hodgkin's/Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma OR some Leukemia of lymphoid cell lines like CLL(chr lymphocytic leukemia] , ALL/acute lymphoblastic leukemia etc

Question 7

had biopsy done on nasal mass 7/29 path came back plasma cell neoplasm no signs ebv 2nd biopsy done 8/9 and path came back plasma cell neoplasm ebv active. i had extreme stress those 11 days. could that have activated the ebv?first path read at sloan?

Accepted Answer

: Plasma cell neoplasm is the more important finding and you need to be evaluated for the extent of the disease and  appropriate treatment. 
Wish you good health!

Question 8

describe the features of a benign neoplasm.?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Benign = non-cancer. Neoplasm = tumor or mass.  So, the features of a non-cancerous mass depend on what it is -- that is what cell it is derived from, location, etc.

Question 9

my dr never told me i had neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the ovaries. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Neoplasm: i would make sure you continue to follow up with your doctor and get the proper testing done that your doctor desires.  Don't put this off

Question 10

whats is resection of left deep neck neoplasm?

Accepted Answer

Mostly nodes: The majority of tumors in the neck represent metastatic nodal disease from the oral cavity, larynx, pharynx and thyroid. Deep neck neoplasms would represent for the most part, metastatic lesions to nodes of the neck and not thyroid neoplasms.

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Thickened endometrial stripe with endometrial & endocervical hypervascular material or soft tissue. could represent an endometrial polyp, though no pedicle arteries aren't identified. also includes endometrial hyperplasia versus less likely neoplasm?

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What tissue is neoplasm most aggressive in?

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Can you tell me in what tissue is neoplasm most aggressive?

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Neoplasm of lymphoid tissue, what is the medical term?

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Had biopsy done on nasal mass 7/29 path came back plasma cell neoplasm no signs ebv 2nd biopsy done 8/9 and path came back plasma cell neoplasm ebv active. i had extreme stress those 11 days. could that have activated the ebv?first path read at sloan?

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Describe the features of a benign neoplasm.?

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My dr never told me i had neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the ovaries. should i be concerned?

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Whats is resection of left deep neck neoplasm?

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