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Why Is The PET CT Scan Advised For Lipoma On The Thigh?
Brief Answer:
The PET CT scan will tell if the lipoma is a cancer or not
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
The MRI scan shows a benign tumour containing fat which is called lipoma. However a lipoma can become malignant and it is important to do a PET CT to differentiate between a benign or malignant tumour.
In other words your doctor wants to do PET CT and rule out any cancer in the lipoma.
A biopsy is also suggested if required after doing the PET CT scan.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
The PET CT scan will tell if the lipoma is a cancer or not
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
The MRI scan shows a benign tumour containing fat which is called lipoma. However a lipoma can become malignant and it is important to do a PET CT to differentiate between a benign or malignant tumour.
In other words your doctor wants to do PET CT and rule out any cancer in the lipoma.
A biopsy is also suggested if required after doing the PET CT scan.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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