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I am diagnosed with meningioma. Is it serious?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with a 5 x 5 x 3 mm meningioma in the superior frontal gyrus towards the cranial vertex. I would like to know if this will kill me or shorten my life. I also want information about anything regarding this, for example, recurrence, regrowth, etc. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need not worry about meningioma. It is a benign and slow growing tumor. The present size is also very small. You only need to follow it up with serial scans every year. If it increases in size or causes symptoms, then only treatment is required for that. Thank you... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with non-ossifying fibroma. Can it be cured?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a pain in my ankle part. My doctor asked me to take an X-ray and it stated there is a cystic lesion. So, he asked for an MRI and it showed fibrous cortical defect and non-ossifying fibroma. Can it be cured? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This lesion is small. Considering it to be a fibrous cortical defect, this lesion can be left alone and healing can take place. It is usually an incidental finding. This lesion needs no surgery unless it progressively increases in size or an impending fracture or more t... Read Full »
What causes a lump on inner thigh under the skin?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a little bump under the skin on my inner thigh. It is not visible but I can feel it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer the following questions. What is the size of the swelling? How long has it been there? Is it movable? What is it's exact location, like middle or upper thigh? Is there any bump on the other side as well? Most probably it is a lymph node. These are normal... Read Full »
Is surgery necessary for tunica cyst?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had an ultrasound on my testicle, and the radiologist has said it is a tunica cyst. I am waiting for my follow up appointment, and I am nervous. Does this need to be drained, or is surgery necessary? Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This cyst might be a tunica cyst, but to me, it is most probably an epididymal cyst. It is small and painless. I am reassuring you not to worry. Whether this is a tunica cyst or epididymal cyst, leave it alone. These cysts do not cause cancer and do not cause inferti... Read Full »
Do I need a needle biopsy for painless hard lump in tongue?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman with history of smoking. I have lump inside my tongue for the past two years. The lump is not reaching the surface is just inside. I think it got bigger over the time but not rapidly. It is 6 mm big. I went to a doctor and they made a sonogram. The lump is in th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. May I look at lesion for better diagnosis and treatment, which includes a lot of differential diagnosis. White or red oral lesions include benign lesions (e.g., morsicatio buccarum and frictional keratosis, white sponge nevus [WSN]), benign lesions with malignant potent... Read Full »
How will the red spots present below my chest for more than ten years affect my baby?
Query: Hello doctor, I have red spot below my chest for more than ten years. The spots are about 1 inch in diameter. I consulted a doctor earlier, and he said it was normal, but now I wanted to have a baby. And I am scared that it will affect my baby. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I acknowledge your query and the picture attached with this query (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). The spots look like hemangioma, which is a benign condition. No need to worry and get scared as it will not have any harmful effect on your pr... Read Full »
Can Levothyroxine interferes with my pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am actually afraid of the side effect of the medicine that I take the whole time during my lifespan. I weigh 54 kg, and my BP and sugar are normal. Two years ago, I had a nodule in the left lobe of the thyroid gland. After FNAC, it was suspicious follicular adenoma. My doctor did a tota... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. It is nice to have self-concern but be positive. Do not be anxious. Follow all precautions, necessary advice, and treatment, whatever is suggested by your doctor. It is better to have strict control over your thyro... Read Full »
I have small, painful lumps on my stomach. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have three small lumps on my stomach. One on top of my stomach (above my belly button), one on the left side of my belly button, and another below. It's been more than three months. I am not sure if my stomach is hurting or itching because of the lumps. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you can feel the lumps, that means the nodes are under the skin superficially and not in the stomach as stomach lumps can not be palpated. Secondly, these lumps under the skin are lipomas and are benign. They do not pose any threat a... Read Full »
What does the report on glomus jugulare indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, Kindly have a look on my mother's report regarding glomus jugulare and advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a slow-growing benign noncancerous tumor of the base of the skull extending to the neck with a close relationship to the important vein, artery, and nerves of the brain. The scan reports indicate that this is a fairly large tumor and this will require a team o... Read Full »
How can we treat meningioma tumor?
Query: Hi doctor, My grandmother is affected with meningioma tumor. Please advise what has to be done. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The meningioma is a benign tumor, which grows slowly. But, the meningioma present in your grandmother is in the advanced stage, causing compression of the adjacent brain structures. ... Read Full »