Can you please help me interpret the computed tomography scan and endoscopy reports he underwent due to swallowing difficulties?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My father has difficulty swallowing food. Therefore, he underwent a computed tomography (CT) scan and endoscopy. We received the reports, and I would like to discuss them with you. Please help, doctor. Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I will help you understand the reports. Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Could you please share your thoughts regarding the CT scan reports? Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. May I know the symptoms of the patient? Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi,
He has difficulty swallowing food, weight loss, and difficulty in breathing. Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. Does your father have any smoking habits? Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi, doctor,
Yes, he smokes. Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. According to the report, the possibility of upper-mid esophagus malignancy is more likely. The patient needs upper gastrointestinal scope and biopsy to confirm this. This is primarily due to smoking habits. In the lungs also, smoking-related changes are there. But they are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease changes and not cancer. The main problematic part of the report is esophageal malignancy. Thanks and regards.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Is it a malignant lesion, or can it be benign? Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. On the computed tomography scan (CT), this looks malignant. However, we can confirm this only by doing an upper gastrointestinal scope and biopsy. Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thanks for your response. May I know if it is treatable? Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. Yes, the earliest we get the diagnosis, the earliest we can start with the treatment. Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your time.
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