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Had 2 colonoscopies. one with some high grade dysplasia on small part of colon wall near liver but no cancer. path asked 4 rpt. ihad low grade dysp. path now wants a virtual ct. my gastro thinks its an over reach & 6 mt surveillance called 4. thought?

Q: had 2 colonoscopies. one with some high grade dysplasia on small part of colon wall near liver but no cancer. path asked 4 rpt. ihad low grade dysp. path now wants a virtual ct. my gastro thinks its an over reach & 6 mt surveillance called 4. thought?

: You should follow the gastroenterologist's advice. Pathologist only reads the biopsy result, does not have the authority of ordering test or making clinical decision. I hope Dr. Singh, the main pathologist of this forum, concurs with my opinion.

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You should follow the gastroenterologist's advice. Pathologist only reads the biopsy result, does not have the authority of ordering test or making clinical decision. I hope Dr. Singh, the main pathologist of this forum, concurs with my opinion.

Answered 9/27/2022

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A member asked:

Had 2 colonoscopies. one with some high grade dysplasia on small part of colon wall near liver but no cancer. path asked 4 rpt. ihad low grade dysp. path now wants a virtual ct. my gastro thinks its an over reach & 6 mt surveillance called 4. thought?

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