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Scalp Carcinoma

2017-09-18 15:05:02
84 year male with Ulcer Over Scalp for evaluation 1) Metabolically active pituitary lesion with Supraseller extension 2) Low grade Metabolically active non healing Ulcer noted involving right Scalp 3) Left Axillary and Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy with Low Grade Metabolic activity appears reactive most likely 4) No Other Metabolically active Disease Noted elsewhere Patient is 84 Yrs Old, Doctor recommended for Radiation Treatment.Will it be suitable for patients ? Anyother Treatment option?
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Answered2017-09-18 15:39:28

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