What Does This Lab Report Of Thyroid Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015

Question: I WENT TO SEE MY GP FOR MID-BACK PAIN AND HE SENT ME FOR MRI. HE SUBSEQUENTLY (NEXT DAY) REFERRED ME TO VASCULAR/THORACIC SURGEON. HIS REASONING IS ON REPORT SAID "CHEST MASS" WITH POSSIBLE THYROID INVOLVED. WHEN YOU SAY "MASS" WHAT DOES THAT REALY MEAN? HOW DIRE IS IT REALLY; AND, SHOULD I PANIC?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mass means a an abnormal growth of tissue.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Mass means a
an abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled growth of cells and serving no function within the body. It may be infection, inflammatory and benign or malignant tumour.It is not emergency condition but need consult with thoracic/ general surgeon and no need to worry but get yourself treated as it probably will reguire surgery (operation).
You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

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