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Tumor Removed Near Shoulder Blade. Said It Was A Twisted Muscle. Suggested MRI. Opinion?
I m concerned, my dad went in to have a soft spongy tumor removed near his shoulder blade. The doctor said she thought it was a fatty tumor. When she made the incision, she didn t remove anything because she said this bulging tumor was a twisted muscle and is sending him for an MRI . Have you heard if this before? It s about the size of a small tangerine. I m worried.
Fri, 2 Aug 2013
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A tumor located near the shoulder blade could be a muscle related mass or a nerve related mass like neurofibroma or a soft tissue swelling. It is best to get an MRI scan done to detect any deeper tissue spread.
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Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
A tumor located near the shoulder blade could be a muscle related mass or a nerve related mass like neurofibroma or a soft tissue swelling. It is best to get an MRI scan done to detect any deeper tissue spread.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
There are numerous varieties of tumours that arise from the skeletal muscles. A tissue BIOPSY is mandatory to establish the histological nature of the swelling and possible diagnosis.
An MRI scan will help in defining the extent of involvement of the mass into the surrounding tissues.
So a detailed evaluation is needed to establish the diagnosis.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
There are numerous varieties of tumours that arise from the skeletal muscles. A tissue BIOPSY is mandatory to establish the histological nature of the swelling and possible diagnosis.
An MRI scan will help in defining the extent of involvement of the mass into the surrounding tissues.
So a detailed evaluation is needed to establish the diagnosis.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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