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How To Distinguish Between A Benign And Malignant Adrenal Mass?

dr, is lipid rich adenoma of the adrenal , a benign or a malignant? do it need to be resected / removed for a definitive histopathologic findings. what s the treatment & prognosis? another quiry - a nodule of distal 3rd esophagus , a benign or malignant? thank you
Fri, 8 May 2020
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Hello,

You can go for a CT guided trucut biopsy (where biopsy is done through the abdomen under CT guidance) to make a tissue diagnosis. A trucut biopsy can easily distinguished between benign and malignant.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How To Distinguish Between A Benign And Malignant Adrenal Mass?

Hello, You can go for a CT guided trucut biopsy (where biopsy is done through the abdomen under CT guidance) to make a tissue diagnosis. A trucut biopsy can easily distinguished between benign and malignant. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician