What does asymmetric thickening of the cecum and ascending colon with enlarged para-aortic nodes mean? had thyroid cancer and stage iic melanoma 2013

Concerning: I recommend that a gastroenterologist and an abdominal surgeon collaborate and review these concerning findings with the radiologist. Malignancy of the cecum with lymph node involvement must be a consideration. Occult blood in the stool and the presence of iron deficiency anemia would support this diagnosis. The history of melanoma must be kept in mind,also.

Question for your Dr: Whoever ordered the CT scan (primary doctor / oncologist) should interpret the scan report for you - it's important to follow-up after test. Asymmetric thickening means that one wall / side of the colon in these parts (the 1st part) is thicker than the other wall. The lymph nodes on either side of this thickened colon are enlarged. These are non-specific. A recurrence is poss, but a biopsy needed.