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Pet Scan inactive mass

2023-01-12 10:21:20
I am 68 years woman and have a 3 cm mass on my right upper lung and doctors suspect it to be cancer and asking for biopsy but they want to do a whole body pet ct scan first.. My question is that if my Mass comes metabolically inactive in the Pet Scan, will I still required to do a needle biopsy or the case closes after this result.. please answer what I'm asking.. I request..
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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you can go for a cect chest too..if it picks the contrast, then you'll need biopsy.

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Biopsy will be the Best choice.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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