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How To Diagnose Painless Rib Tumor In A 15 Year Old?
what are some of the most common diagnosis for a painless rib tumor in a 15 year old? my friend's son has one and she's worried sick that it could be malignant. but from what I've read chondroma would be a more common diagnosis for rib tumors. he's having a biopsy this week, but I was just wondering as I'm trying to prepare myself for what it could possibly be. any insight you could share would be great! thanks so much.
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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There are certain test that can be done as long as the mass, tumor, swelling , are concern and the possibility of malignancy need to be ruled out, first is imagine study that incudes 'Sonography, x-ray , CT, MRI, and others next biopsy, surgical exploration, biochemical studies, marker studies, these are the test being done for final diagnosis, hope this information helps you, have nice day.
Thank for asking to HCM
There are certain test that can be done as long as the mass, tumor, swelling , are concern and the possibility of malignancy need to be ruled out, first is imagine study that incudes 'Sonography, x-ray , CT, MRI, and others next biopsy, surgical exploration, biochemical studies, marker studies, these are the test being done for final diagnosis, hope this information helps you, have nice day.
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