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Pet scan had slight activity in abdominal lymph node & tiny spot on liver. could this be left over inflammation from diep surgery in december? tm 52.
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Hard to interpret: Both the liver and the lymph nodes will react to many things. Reactions to a small viral infection to surgery etc. The mild reading described is not definite for any particular cause. Follow up exams and studies will help decide it's meaning.
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