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What Is My Thyroid Gland CT Scan Report Suggestive Of?
Hello sir, My father age 80 above .his thyroid gland ct scan impression is. A large well defined soft tissue nodule size(63×64×92mm) is seen in left lobe of gland,almost whole of left lobe is replaced by the session with thin residual portion seen at peripheryperiphery.lesion is of inhomogeneous attenuation on plan scan with no evidence of any calcification,post contrastcontrast lesion shows inhomogeneous enhancement.lesion has well defined margin and fat plane with adjacent structure is maintained. Mass efect is present over trachea displacing it laterally toward right side, carotid sheath structure are displaced laterally. Now doctor advice for FNAC. There is no pain Please tell me FNAC risk is this compalsery
Fri, 20 May 2016
Brief Answer:
The CT scan report shows a suspicious lesion, which nature can be clarified by FNAC.
Detailed Answer:
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The CT scan report shows a suspicious lesion which nature is essential to be clarified. This information can be gained only by performing a FNAC. It is the only procedure recommended in this case.
It is a minimally invasive procedure, performed under ecography guidance. It is safe and rare complications are reported. It is not painful, because the needle used is to thin and short.
You should interrupted any antiagregant therapy such as aspirin 24 hours before the procedure.
In case of anticoagulant treatment, the doctor should be informed.
You should test the INR, PT (coagulation indexes ) levels before FNAC.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Juarda
The CT scan report shows a suspicious lesion, which nature can be clarified by FNAC.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM.
The CT scan report shows a suspicious lesion which nature is essential to be clarified. This information can be gained only by performing a FNAC. It is the only procedure recommended in this case.
It is a minimally invasive procedure, performed under ecography guidance. It is safe and rare complications are reported. It is not painful, because the needle used is to thin and short.
You should interrupted any antiagregant therapy such as aspirin 24 hours before the procedure.
In case of anticoagulant treatment, the doctor should be informed.
You should test the INR, PT (coagulation indexes ) levels before FNAC.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Juarda
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