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Dear Sir, Kindly Opine 44 Age Male With History Of

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Posted on Thu, 2 Apr 2020
Question: Dear Sir,
Kindly opine
44 age male with history of generalized lymphadenitis 8 years back with PET scan done and histopathology suggestive of tubercular lymphadenitis.
What is prognosis and possible long term complication in view of PET scan report.
Can this lymphadenitis will lead to cancer in future.
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No chance of cancer

Detailed Answer:
As the biopsy proved tuberculosis, it's fully curable with anti tuberculosis medicine. There's no chance of developing cancer from this.

But of course, patient can have any cancer like any other individual.

Regards
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Dear Sir, Kindly Opine 44 Age Male With History Of

Brief Answer: No chance of cancer Detailed Answer: As the biopsy proved tuberculosis, it's fully curable with anti tuberculosis medicine. There's no chance of developing cancer from this. But of course, patient can have any cancer like any other individual. Regards