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What Does This CT Scan Result Indicate?

44yo male, 9.2 hemoglobin, 28 hematocrit, platelets 52, WBC 3, alk phos 807,clinical presentation= pallor and bleeding gums and vague back and rib pain,non-contrasted CT scan: hydronephrosis with hydro ureter, possible tiny stone, diffuse skeletal sclerosis, possibly due to metastatic cancer vs metabolic, congenital or other etiology other LFTs normal, previous hsx ETOH and cocaine abuse but not in last two years, no medical hsx, does not smoke
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Hi,

The CT scan result indicates several findings:
* Hydronephrosis with hydro ureter: This means there is swelling in the kidney and the tube (ureter) that drains urine from the kidney to the bladder. This can be caused by a blockage, such as a kidney stone.
* Possible tiny stone: This suggests the presence of a small kidney stone, which may be causing the hydronephrosis.
* Diffuse skeletal sclerosis: This finding indicates the increased density of the bones throughout the body. The possible causes of this finding include metastatic cancer, metabolic bone disease, congenital bone disorder, or other etiology.
* Elevated alkaline phosphatase (alk phos) level: This is a liver enzyme that is often elevated when there is a problem with the liver or bone. In this case, it could be related to diffuse skeletal sclerosis.
* Low hemoglobin (9.2 g/dL) and hematocrit (28%): This suggests anemia, which could be related to bleeding, such as bleeding gums.
* Low platelet count (52 x 10^3/μL) and low white blood cell count (3 x 10^3/μL): These findings suggest a problem with the bone marrow, which produces blood cells.

Based on these findings, further evaluation is needed to determine the underlying cause of the patient's symptoms. There may be underlying cancer that is causing diffuse skeletal sclerosis and other findings, and this should be investigated further.

The presence of hydronephrosis and a possible kidney stone should also be evaluated and managed accordingly. The patient's low hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelet count, and white blood cell count should also be addressed.

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Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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What Does This CT Scan Result Indicate?

Hi, The CT scan result indicates several findings: * Hydronephrosis with hydro ureter: This means there is swelling in the kidney and the tube (ureter) that drains urine from the kidney to the bladder. This can be caused by a blockage, such as a kidney stone. * Possible tiny stone: This suggests the presence of a small kidney stone, which may be causing the hydronephrosis. * Diffuse skeletal sclerosis: This finding indicates the increased density of the bones throughout the body. The possible causes of this finding include metastatic cancer, metabolic bone disease, congenital bone disorder, or other etiology. * Elevated alkaline phosphatase (alk phos) level: This is a liver enzyme that is often elevated when there is a problem with the liver or bone. In this case, it could be related to diffuse skeletal sclerosis. * Low hemoglobin (9.2 g/dL) and hematocrit (28%): This suggests anemia, which could be related to bleeding, such as bleeding gums. * Low platelet count (52 x 10^3/μL) and low white blood cell count (3 x 10^3/μL): These findings suggest a problem with the bone marrow, which produces blood cells. Based on these findings, further evaluation is needed to determine the underlying cause of the patient s symptoms. There may be underlying cancer that is causing diffuse skeletal sclerosis and other findings, and this should be investigated further. The presence of hydronephrosis and a possible kidney stone should also be evaluated and managed accordingly. The patient s low hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelet count, and white blood cell count should also be addressed. If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Regards, Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician