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What Does "residual Tumor" In An MRI Report Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2014

Question: my dad new MRI report. Please advise if everything is normal

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Tumor has been completely removed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for getting back.

I have noted the MRI report.

The pituitary tumor (prolactinoma) has been completely removed, and there is residual tumor left, as per the report.

In addiiton, pituitary gland is also not seen, which could happen as it may also have been removed/damaged during the surgery. This means that your dad may require hormones replacement (thyroid and steroids) for long term period.

Also, he has minor ischemic (lack of blood supply to brain) changes, which is not something to worry about.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

What s residual tumor? Is it normal or something to worry about?what treatment s required now?pls help me?is it life threatening?the radiologist told me the reports are normal?what to do for pituatory.pls help sir

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

The reports are within normal limits.

Residual tumor means if a part of tumor is not removed. However, in this case, there is no residual tumor. This means, the tumor has been completely removed.

The medicines can be continued as before, and no extra treatment is necessary.

There is no threat to life.

I agree with the radiologist.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (22 minutes later)

Thank u so much sir.u r the best.is this report meant any residual tumor as u told before in ur earler reply as there is residual tumor?pls reply i am very tensed.sorry for irritating u so much? I amreally grateful to u

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no residual tumor.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Sorry for the confusion, what I meant is that there is no tumor left. If you see the first line, I mentioned that the pituitary tumor has been completely removed.

So, please relax, and be happy that the entire tumor is removed, and no part of tumor is seen now, and your father has got completely cured from brain tumor.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (14 hours later)

the doc has prescribed strocit 500 mg twice. its for what? why they prescribed this

pls find his blood count report as well.the doc has prescribed strocit 500 mg twice. its for what? why they prescribed this

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Strocit improves the blood flow of brain.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Strocit (citicholine) improves the blood supply of brain. As I mentioned in my first reply, the blood supply of brain is slightly reduced.

Blood reports are fine.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 minute later)

Thank u so much . You are best. for how many days we need to continue Strocit

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
About six weeks

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

He can continue Strocit for six weeks and we can review after that.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 minutes later)

any test or something ne eds to be done after six weeks

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No tests are needed.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

No tests are needed after six weeks.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 minute later)

thanks a lot. take care . I am really grateful to you for help

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you and best wishes,

Keep in touch and inform me about his progress in future too.

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar