Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What surgery do i need for a 6.7 x 4.4 x 5.3 cm avascular anechoic mass with floating debris? could it be cancerous? i've bad pain in my back and ribs
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No one can tell: with this very nonspecific information you gave, moreover decision for any surgery requires careful history and physical examination by a competent specialized surgeon, best wishes
Answered 9/26/2018
272 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
There is a hard painless mass above an appendectomy incision below my right rib cage. I had the surgery more than 10 years ago. What could it be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Dr. Found mass on my 63 y/o father's bladder. He goes into surgery thurs. What are chances it's bladder cancer and how treatable is it if so?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Anyone who has had cancer surgery will still have cancer. Single cancer cells cannot be detected until a tumor/mass forms. So no cure or cancer free?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Lung cancer study's are outdated my pop has stage 3 recommended chemo to shrink mass and maybe surgery. Crazy how answers and outcome are unknown!
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I was diagnosed with a 9 CM complex tumor on my right ovary. I have surgery on 11/28 to remove the mass and my ovary.Should i be worried about cancer?
What are the risks of lung biopsy surgery .? I have mass 5 cm in left lung and it's not cancer and so confused about the surgery ..
Lung cancer surgery moved up after tracheal scope 1 mass in lung.. Good or bad?
Neck mass CT done told don't know wht it is no needle biopsy but surgery needs to come out Malignant unknown cancer not ruled out. Is this bad.
I just found out I have a very firm mass in between the ribs in my left back the surgeon is going to remove it. What chance do I have of no cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
