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My husband had an ct scan that found several suspected hypoechoic masses and poss metastatic infiltration or fatty infiltration. is this bad?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Bad?: We do not use the word bad. It is alarming. It means he needs good follow up with the appropriate medical team to determine his next steps in getting these problems identified, diagnosed and potential treatment determined.

Answered 1/5/2019

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