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ITP, Platelet Disorder. Had Ultrasound, Showed Shadow On Kidney. CT Scan Recommended. On Prednisone And Danazol. Worry?
Hi, I just had a ultrasound four days ago. It showed a shadow on the left kidney. I very concerned about it, the radiologist recommended a ct to be done. I have been on prednisone and danazol for the past 3 years for my blood condition which is called itp, a platelet disorder. I haven't showed any blood in my urine or any discomfort in my lower back area. Just have been really feeling a lot of fatigue. Again very worried about the shadow.
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
HI
Thanks for your query.
It is difficult to ascertain what might be the cause of the abnormal finding on USG as we do not know its size or appearance. It could be something benign like a cyst or a small hemangioma to something more worrying like a small cancer.
So it is advisable to do the CT scan with contrast.
Whatever the finding it is unlikely to be related to the ITP or the medications.
Hope this helps
Good luck
Thanks for your query.
It is difficult to ascertain what might be the cause of the abnormal finding on USG as we do not know its size or appearance. It could be something benign like a cyst or a small hemangioma to something more worrying like a small cancer.
So it is advisable to do the CT scan with contrast.
Whatever the finding it is unlikely to be related to the ITP or the medications.
Hope this helps
Good luck
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