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Question: Hi, I have multiple tumors (pain less tumors) in my body. Can you please suggest the best treatment to remove these tumors.
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Brief Answer:
Removal only if cancer is suspected.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Multiple swellings in the body need to be shown to a surgeon to make a probable clinical diagnosis.
In my experience, small soft to firm swellings below the skin, which are painless, most likely fit into the diagnosis of neurofibroma or lipoma.
A neurofibroma is an usually benign tumor containing nerve and fibrous elements which is soft to firm and painless to start with and with progressive increase in size over time, it can infiltrate a nerve and then cause pain.
A lipoma is very soft and slips under the skin and clinical examination usually confirms it.
As there is no pain in the swellings, your doctor has told not to worry.
Surgeons usually make a preliminary diagnosis easily with clinical examination. If required they may ask for an imaging investigation like ultrasound scan. This will show the size, extent and origin of the swelling. Any increased blood flow and whether it is lipoma (fat containing) or neurofibroma will also be known.
Depending on the clinical and imaging diagnosis, if there is doubt of a cancer like features, the surgeon might ask for a pathological examination like FNAC or biopsy to confirm that diagnosis and then removal of tumour if required. If there is no pain or risk of cancer then removal is not recommended.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Removal only if cancer is suspected.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Multiple swellings in the body need to be shown to a surgeon to make a probable clinical diagnosis.
In my experience, small soft to firm swellings below the skin, which are painless, most likely fit into the diagnosis of neurofibroma or lipoma.
A neurofibroma is an usually benign tumor containing nerve and fibrous elements which is soft to firm and painless to start with and with progressive increase in size over time, it can infiltrate a nerve and then cause pain.
A lipoma is very soft and slips under the skin and clinical examination usually confirms it.
As there is no pain in the swellings, your doctor has told not to worry.
Surgeons usually make a preliminary diagnosis easily with clinical examination. If required they may ask for an imaging investigation like ultrasound scan. This will show the size, extent and origin of the swelling. Any increased blood flow and whether it is lipoma (fat containing) or neurofibroma will also be known.
Depending on the clinical and imaging diagnosis, if there is doubt of a cancer like features, the surgeon might ask for a pathological examination like FNAC or biopsy to confirm that diagnosis and then removal of tumour if required. If there is no pain or risk of cancer then removal is not recommended.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
If i go for removal , will there be any chance of getting cancer in future? Please suggest the best hospitals in XXXXXXX if you have any idea.
Brief Answer:
Cancer probablity only if pain is there.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
The possibility of getting a cancer whether you remove or not is the same unless there is pain in which case, it is always better to get it removed.
In XXXXXXX I suggest you meet the surgeons or neurosurgeons at Nizams Institute which is among the best is your place.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Cancer probablity only if pain is there.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
The possibility of getting a cancer whether you remove or not is the same unless there is pain in which case, it is always better to get it removed.
In XXXXXXX I suggest you meet the surgeons or neurosurgeons at Nizams Institute which is among the best is your place.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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