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In ct scan report : few small subcentimeter sized mildly enhancing mesenteric and para-aortic lymphnodes are noted. is this cause to cancer?
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CT nodes: A PET CT study would give more information relative to the nature of the nodes;if enlarging and if associated with other signs & symptoms or high metabolic index one would be worried,would need tissue for confirmation
Answered 5/7/2015
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