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My father has a nosebleed that does not stop. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My father has been admitted to the hospital because of nonstop nose bleeding. The doctors could not tell us his diagnosis and why the bleeding did not stop. He has been losing so much blood. Which specialist should we see? Can you please tell me about his condition?Thank you very much. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I am sorry to hear that your father is going through this difficult situation. Based on the information you provided, your father may be experiencing epistaxis, which is the medical term for nose bleeding. Epistaxis can be... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with a low-grade fibromyxoid tumor on biopsy. Is this cancerous?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 60-year-old female who was diagnosed with a huge mass in the pelvic region a few years ago. It was described as a low-grade fibromyxoid tumor on biopsy. Is it a benign or a malignant lesion? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will definitely help you regarding it. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Soft tissue tumors are classified according to their grade. The histomorphological features are suggestive of... Read Full »
Should surgery be done for a patient who has a history of diabetes and is in treatment for cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, The patient has been treated for complications in his spinal cord. As the metastatic cells have been considered the reason behind some fractures in his spinal cord, he had two chemotherapy. Recently, both his legs got paralyzed, and he lost control of his bladder and bowel. I attached... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I have gone through your MRI images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There are multiple metastatic lesions in the vertebral body with the significant collapse of the L1 vertebral body involving the posterior elements. It is an unstable fracture... Read Full »
Why do I get odd liver growth while on breast cancer drugs?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 60-year-old breast cancer patient for four years. My CT Scan and MRI reports show a lobulated hypodense lesion 0.9 x 0.9 inches (APO X T) in size in segment V of the right lobe of the liver closely abutting the right radical of the portal vein. It is also showing an arterialized... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. We need the opinion of a liver surgeon on whether surgery is possible for your tumor. A PET-CT (positron emission tomography and computed tomography) scan of the whole body is advisable to rule out metastasis. An opinion of the gastroenterolog... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 years old and I have a small tumor in my neck from childhood. I have faced no problem with this. But now, I have dizziness and a headache. Can it be due to the tumor? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel delighted to welcome you at icliniq. There can be many possibilities. The usual mass in the neck area could be due to: Brachial cyst- It is a soft, slow growing painless mass and there is nothing to worry about. CT (computed tomography) neck should be take... Read Full »
How are adrenal tumors diagnosed?
Query: Hi doctor,The doctor prescribed me a CT scan with contrast, but I have thyroid disease, and I have already done several CT scans this year in connection with COVID-19. Is there any difference in diagnosing adrenal tumors if I undergo an MRI scan without contrast on a modern, powerful machine? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For the adrenal gland, first is to do the hormone tests, and if these suggest any abnormalities, then to go for imaging. There are numerous imaging modalities, including CT (computed tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) imaging, ultrasonography (US), and nuclea... Read Full »
I have NF1 with a small cluster of tumors that are itching badly. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have NF1, and I have had a small cluster of tumors come up. They are also itching badly. Is that normal? Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. What you enquired for is normal for NF1 (neurofibromatosis type 1). Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Read Full »