Question 1

does apple core stricture with mass and few lymph nodes on ct always mean a colon cancer diagnosis or other possible differential diagnosis  ?

Accepted Answer

Likely: But you need a biopsy.  Nothing is for sure

Question 2

0.61 x 0.34 x 0.48 cm well marginated hypoehoic soft tissue mass is noted at right submandibular area representing a lymp node. what does it means?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: Sounds like you have had an ultrasound.
Sounds like they found a normal sized lymph node.
An abnormal lymph node will typically be larger than 1 cm.
Examine yourself monthly. If it is growing seek out medical care.

Question 3

submandibular region demonstrate a mid echogenicity mass 15 mm in length with a central vascular hilum. meaning? causes?

Accepted Answer

Nothing good.: You likely need to have this biopsied, if you smoke or drink see an ENT doctor to make sure you do not have a cancer of the throat.

Question 4

i have sjogren's syndrome.i have had enlarged submandibular glands on both sides. ct scan report suggested no mass or stones found.is biopsy needed?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If there's suspicion of lymphoma. Have you had anti-Ro / anti-La drawn (SSA/SSB)? Since Sjogren's isn't all that treatable, making a solid diagnosis may not be key -- or an insurance company may want it.

Question 5

my ct scan of my neck shows chronic submandibular sialadenitis. i have had this for 5 years now. no enhancing mass seen. i have no infections and no teeth infections. no stones present. what else could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

: This may provide you with additional information:  http://Submandibular Sialadenitis-Sialadenosis- Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology.webloc
Seek evaluation by a specialist Oral Pathologist. Your local Dental Society should have a list of specialists in your area.

Question 6

what is the differential diagnosis for fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia: Chronic fatigue syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic & bladder pain disorders, temporomandibular pain.

Question 7

whats the differential diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis ?

Accepted Answer

Mostly thyroid: Thyroid disease: graves or toxic nodular goiter;  
thyroiditis: subacute, post partum, "hashitoxicosis;  
very rarely thyroid cancer, or pitutary tumor making tsh. 
Taking too much thyroid hormone (beware of "herbal" supplements.
Trophoblastic disease during pregnancy.
The diagnosis is usually graves, toxic goiter, or thyroiditis.

Question 8

what is the differential diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis ?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: Graves' disease, benign thyroid tumor(toxic adenoma), multi-nodular goiter, thyroiditis, taking excessive amount of thyroid hormone.

Question 9

what is the deferential diagnosis of womans adnexal mass?

Accepted Answer

Pre/post menopausal: Masses in premenopausal women typically have a gynecologic source (e.g., functional cysts), whereas masses in postmenopausal women are typically benign neoplasms (e.g., cystadenomas).

Question 10

what is the general diagnosis procedure for right adnexal mass?

Accepted Answer

CAT or MRI: The presence of an adnexal mass suggests a primary ovarian lesion.  One must be sure there is no ongoing malignancy in organs such as breast or rectosigmoid colon with spread to ovary and appearance of an adenexal mass. If a primary in ovary considered, excision of lesion required for histologic dx and treatment planning.

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Does apple core stricture with mass and few lymph nodes on ct always mean a colon cancer diagnosis or other possible differential diagnosis ?

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0.61 x 0.34 x 0.48 cm well marginated hypoehoic soft tissue mass is noted at right submandibular area representing a lymp node. what does it means?

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Submandibular region demonstrate a mid echogenicity mass 15 mm in length with a central vascular hilum. meaning? causes?

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I have sjogren's syndrome.i have had enlarged submandibular glands on both sides. ct scan report suggested no mass or stones found.is biopsy needed?

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My ct scan of my neck shows chronic submandibular sialadenitis. i have had this for 5 years now. no enhancing mass seen. i have no infections and no teeth infections. no stones present. what else could be causing this?

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What is the differential diagnosis for fibromyalgia?

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Whats the differential diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis ?

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What is the differential diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis ?

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What is the deferential diagnosis of womans adnexal mass?

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What is the general diagnosis procedure for right adnexal mass?

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