Question 1

colon, infiltratng mod. diff. adenocarcna, ulceration, no lymphovasc. invasn. intestinal type enteric, distal sigmoid mass. ok to delay surgery to feb?

Accepted Answer

Colon cancer: I would advocate having the procedure done as soon as technically possible 
waiting weeks is generally ok but not months , unless the delay is to undergo neoadjuvant therapy.

Question 2

had a ct scan and it showed a mass on the sigmoid colon 12.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 5. cm, is a mass this size always cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily but : Other  things can cause a mass on the colon but the one  we worry about is cancer. Get a scope as soon as possible to rule that out or intervene should it be what you fear.

Question 3

can fat hard stools + a mass for 1 year on sigmoid colon every morning be a sign of colon sigmoid cancer without having blood,fever,fatigue?

Accepted Answer

What's the mass?: If you have a mass of any sort, your physician has a duty to tell you what it is. If the imaging specialist can't say for certain, a biopsy is in order. Please ask your physician for clarification.

Question 4

ct - 5.8x6.4cm rnd complex cystic mass in posterior pelvis inseparable from adjacent sigmoid colon. demonstrates lobulated enhancing nodule centrally.

Accepted Answer

Not sure: A posterior pelvic complex cystic mass in a 65-year-old woman can have many potential causes. This needs to be checked out to find the actual cause and to consider treatment options. You should see a gastroenterologist for further evaluation, if you're not already seeing one.

Question 5

how accurate are ct scans? is it possible that the doctor could mistake my ovary for something else in a ct scan? i had one done and he said the ct scan showed a low density structure in my proximal sigmoid colon as well as a mass in my right pelvis.

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, an enlarged ovary could be mistaken for a mass in the pelvis. An ovarian cyst could be described as a low density structure which could be near the sigmoid colon, but without seeing the images it is impossible to know whether this is the case. The best way to evaluate the ovaries is with transpelvic and/or transvaginal ultrasound. It may be helpful to have your doctor discuss the findings with the radiologist. The radiologist should be able to give some recommendations as to whether further evaluation with imaging such as pelvic ultrasound would be helpful or whether you should be referred directly to a surgical specialist.

Question 6

what is meant by mass colon in descending colon ?

Accepted Answer

The descending: colon is the part of your colon on the left side of your body.  I presume you mean mass in the colon.  This would imply a tumor/polyp...talk to your doc about the results.

Question 7

how much of sigmoid colon is seen on a 35 cm scope?

Accepted Answer

All: The colon on average is about 40cm in length.  The sigmoid colon takes up the latter 10cm. Unless there wa a stricture or mass the surgeon or gastroenterologist should have seen the whole sigmoid colon.

Question 8

flexible sig to 35 cm, would it show most of sigmoid colon?

Accepted Answer

Get a colonscopy: Why was the sigmoidscopy reccomneed. Consider a full colonoscopy if you are concerned about colon cancer,such as having  rectal bleeding, strong family history of colon cancer, etc. Although you are young for a screening colonscopy if you have any alarm features please do not stop at sigmoidscopy instead get a colonscopy.

Question 9

polypoid mass in colon is it something to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any mass in the colon is serious and can represent a malignancy. This needs immediate medical attention. Good luck.

Question 10

could anyone explain the reasons why my sigmoid colon is remarkably thickened?

Accepted Answer

How do you know?: What makes you think your colon is thickened? Did a doctor tell? If so, you should ask that doctor. It is quite likely that your colon symptoms are part of your anxiety disorder and not an organic issue.

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Colon, infiltratng mod. diff. adenocarcna, ulceration, no lymphovasc. invasn. intestinal type enteric, distal sigmoid mass. ok to delay surgery to feb?

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Had a ct scan and it showed a mass on the sigmoid colon 12.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 5. cm, is a mass this size always cancer ?

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Can fat hard stools + a mass for 1 year on sigmoid colon every morning be a sign of colon sigmoid cancer without having blood,fever,fatigue?

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Ct - 5.8x6.4cm rnd complex cystic mass in posterior pelvis inseparable from adjacent sigmoid colon. demonstrates lobulated enhancing nodule centrally.

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How accurate are ct scans? is it possible that the doctor could mistake my ovary for something else in a ct scan? i had one done and he said the ct scan showed a low density structure in my proximal sigmoid colon as well as a mass in my right pelvis.

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What is meant by mass colon in descending colon ?

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How much of sigmoid colon is seen on a 35 cm scope?

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Flexible sig to 35 cm, would it show most of sigmoid colon?

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Polypoid mass in colon is it something to be concerned about?

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Could anyone explain the reasons why my sigmoid colon is remarkably thickened?

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