A member asked:

Would you biopsy three nodules that are 3 mm, 5 mm, and 6mm in a patient that has had 6 months of chemo post rectalresection with 0/30 and 1.2 cea lev?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

It depends where loc: These nodules are quite small.Anything less than 5mm is too small to biopsy. You did not indicate their location? If these nodules are in the liver, a repeat ct scan in 6-8 weeks is another way to find out if they are benign or suspected cancer mets(if they increase in size) which may then need biopsy done.

Answered 4/15/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Yes: Show them to your md to make sure but if they are new growths get a biopsy or resection.

Answered 4/15/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more