Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Type Of A Treatment Is Recommended For This Biopsy Test Result For Lungs?
lesion in lung size has been doubled in three months from 25 x17 mm to 45 x 26 mm ( six more pulmonary nodules are there of size less than 10mm). CT guided biopsy done twice. both time malignancy ruled out but in the second biopsy cellular epithiod granuloma found. Mount-ex test positive. AFB negative in Sputum. Anti tuberculosis therapy started. Medicines are responding the X-rays are showing decrease in size of lesion. 3 months passed. am I running in right direction. PET CT also done but noyhing can be concluded (SUV max 3.5)
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Hello,
It is unlikely be a malignancy. Most probably it will be a sequel of tuberculosis.You can go for a gene expert study of the biopsy sample.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is unlikely be a malignancy. Most probably it will be a sequel of tuberculosis.You can go for a gene expert study of the biopsy sample.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....