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What Does The Following CT Scan Report Suggest?

I was just reading my scan report and came across this: There is new spiculated soft tissue density with associated surgical clip in the right axillary region suspicious for metastasis . This measures 5.6 x 2.7 centimeter, not present previously . What is metastasis ?
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
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Hi,

The CT scan suggest the possibility of a metastasis (spread of cancer). Consult an oncosurgeon and plan for a biopsy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Does The Following CT Scan Report Suggest?

Hi, The CT scan suggest the possibility of a metastasis (spread of cancer). Consult an oncosurgeon and plan for a biopsy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician