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Question: Hi i had ct which found a lesion not related to my original stomach pain. What does corticated mean i am having mri tomorrow does this appear to be cancerous?
Brief Answer:
Corticated means lesion has well defined cortex.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Corticated means lesion has well defined cortex and it may indicate benign lesion.Lytic lesion may be due to many causes like simple bone cyst etc.
Generally malignant lesions causes breach of cortex.
You are rightly advised for MRI.MRI is helpful in better characterization of lesion.
Treatment depend findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Corticated means lesion has well defined cortex.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Corticated means lesion has well defined cortex and it may indicate benign lesion.Lytic lesion may be due to many causes like simple bone cyst etc.
Generally malignant lesions causes breach of cortex.
You are rightly advised for MRI.MRI is helpful in better characterization of lesion.
Treatment depend findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thankyou that does help. So the soft tissue mass that it also says, is that the lesion or seperate? Could the lytic lesion be scar tissue or is it in my bone?
Brief Answer:
It may need clarification.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
It is not clearly described that the small soft tissue is inside the lytic lesion or it is a separate lesion.It may need clarification.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
It may need clarification.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
It is not clearly described that the small soft tissue is inside the lytic lesion or it is a separate lesion.It may need clarification.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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