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What Does The Following Test Report Suggest?
Question: FDG avid subtle centimetric soft tissue nodular thickening involving base of tongue on left side, left paraphyngeal wall and adjacent epiglottis (left half) and bilateral cervical node in view of above findings possibility of malifnancy is more likely
Brief Answer:
You may need FNAC for confirmation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes,FDG avid uptake may indicate possibility of malignancy,but you may need FNAC for confirmation.
Malignancy is indicated by enlargement of draining lymph nodes.
Only FNAC/Biopsy can assess cellular structure.So,you should go for further investigations.
Treatment depends upon findings and staging.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You may need FNAC for confirmation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes,FDG avid uptake may indicate possibility of malignancy,but you may need FNAC for confirmation.
Malignancy is indicated by enlargement of draining lymph nodes.
Only FNAC/Biopsy can assess cellular structure.So,you should go for further investigations.
Treatment depends upon findings and staging.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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