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Ct scan showed a 6 cm cystic mass next to small bowel. could that be cancerous at age 29 years old. what are some things it may be? seeing gi in a wk

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Duplication cyst: Without images, difficult to tell, but some things in the differential are: duplication cyst, ovarian cyst, mesenteric cyst. Please see your doctor and keep the GI consult. If the report describes a "cystic mass", that can imply a soft tissue component - meaning it is not a simple cyst. The radiologist who read the ct may need to be contacted by one of your physicians to clarify.

Answered 6/10/2014

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