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CT guided biopsy of superficial lymph nodes
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A 47-year old female asked:
I had a lymph node biopsy / removal on Tuesday 29 Jan and have to fly from JHB to CT tomorrow for a funeral. Is it safe for me to fly?
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A 28-year old male asked:
I have a 2cm reactive lymph node in my parotid gland area that hasnt went down in 2 yrs. i've done CT scans& biopsies. the node feels hot inside?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I have had a painless enlarged postauricular lymph node for 10 months. Saw ENT who wants a CT possible biopsy. What could it be?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Ct scan showed 1.4x1.4 CM ill defined mass right hilum.Too small to biopsy? 2.5cmx1.5 CM lymph node between aorta and IVC below renal hilum.concerns?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Enlarged submandibular lymph nodes, each 1 cm in size. Negative CT scan, normal blood work. Excisional biopsy showed conglomerated but soft. Cause?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Presented w/ chest pain and shortness of breath. Ct w/ contrast showed enlarged non-specific mediastinal & axillary lymph nodes. Should I have biopsy?
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A 55-year old female asked:
I have pain and swelling in groin. Recent CT scan states nonspecific inguinal lymph node. What kind of doctor does a biopsy?
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A 29-year old female asked:
When should a lymph node be biopsied? Enlarged x6months pea sized. Clear labs, & head & neck CT. ENT says not large enough to warrenty a biopsy.
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A 50-year old male asked:
Mediastinal lymph node biopsy, small cell lung cancer. Lungs clear on CT. Is this an unknown primary or not, ie does sclc mean primary must be in lung?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Enlarged lymph nodes in neck and crease of arm. Dr wont do a biopsy. Just a CT scan but only of my neck. how can i get her to do test for other nodes?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Lump behind right ear for 1 year. ENT recommended biopsy but opted for CT instead. CTwas normal. Do lymph nodes normally show up on CT w/o contrast?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Lump behind right ear on tip of mastoid for about 1 year. I declined biopsy so ENT said to get a CT. Will CT differentiate lymph node from a tumor?
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A 35-year old female asked:
B/W showed mono. My left supaclavical lymph node is swollen.but gone down in size over the past month. CT scan came back good. Should i Have a biospy?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Can a cat scan detect if a swollen neck lymph node is cancerous bc my ENT dr said it can? I thought only a biopsy can. Thanks.
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A 35-year old female asked:
B/W said reactivated Mono. Oncologist & ENT not concerned,but neck sore and left superclavical lymph node palpable. CT was clean. Press for biospy?
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A 37-year old female asked:
I have a lymph node measuring .75 CM x 2.63cm wighin the superficial part of the right parotid gland from mri. Having a biopsy, any thoughts?
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A member asked:
Is it ok to have a CT guided biopsy of lung liver and pancreas if you have a icd?
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A 22-year old female asked:
What should I expect at my ultrasound guided FNA biopsy of my lymph node behind my jaw? Why can't I eat or drink after midnight the day before?
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A 16-year old female asked:
What happens in a ultrasound guided lymph node fnab?Does it mean a high likelihood of the actual biopsy?Any bandages or scars after? What about rugby?
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A 56-year old male asked:
I had a CT scan with contrast dye and a mrcp with contrast on the same day-- 4hours apart. Also, scheduled a CT guided biopsy 2 days later. Any issue?
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A 41-year old female asked about a 59-year old male:
Pet shows lung mass is deep and surrounded by blood vessels, Is suggesting u/s guided biopsy. Is this the best option? Next to affected lymph node.
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A 35-year old asked:
They found a spot or scar on my left lung. After 6 months they want to do a CT guided needle biopsy. What is this?
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A 56-year old male asked:
Can a CT guided spine biopsy of L3 result in scar tissue? Had biopsy 3 weeks ago had a burning pain in my right anterior thigh one day later. Serious?
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A 42-year old male asked:
I have ra, i had a mass on my chest, so they did ct-guided needle biopsy where the thymus is! doc has told me its not sarcoid, but could be lymphoma?
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A 46-year old female asked:
How reliable are cat scan guided biopsies?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Is it possible to look for a swollen lymph node for biopsy without having another CT scan? I already had two abd/pelv CT scans in the past 3 months.
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A 35-year old female asked:
Ct scan: swollen neck lymph node for 2 mths. Dr said reactive of benign nature and to f/u in 3 mths. Insist biopsy?
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A 42-year old female asked:
Ct scan shows 2nodule and upper l and lr enlarged lymph node in right paratrachial, tracheal bronchial and subcarina no biopsy yet is it 100% cancer?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Hello doctor....my lymph node swollen and I got fever and tiredness for 10 days ,and PET CT scan says it seems to be like lymphoma but biopsy result s?
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A 35-year old female asked:
If my CT scan report of a swollen cervical node states it seems to be a reactive benign lymph node, do I still need a biopsy?
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