How To Rule Out Cancer?

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015

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Wed, 18 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : Im pretty sure this doesnt mean cancer, but could you tell ne what it is from this report? It was a mass removed from my abdominal wall/muscle. My DR out untill monday and Im too curious to wait :)
Microscopic Description
Sections reveal fibroconnective tissue and bundles of
skeletal muscle showing areas of extensive fibrosis, focal patchy
areas of chronic
inflammatory infiltrates, necrosis of the muscles
with collection of the nuclei of the skeletal muscles. Focal areas
reveal minimal small fragment of endometrial stromal tissue and a few
glandular structures which are consistent with endometrial glands.
The areas of fibrosis and necrosis reveal deposition of yellow-brown
pigment which is positive for iron stain with acceptable control. One
area seems to be showing a cyst lining though a definite cyst is not
identified. PK/km

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,definitely it is not a cancer.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Yes,definitely it is not a cancer.There are no findings that may suggest cancerous changes.
Report suggests chronic inflammatory changes with some necrosis(dead cells).
Due to chronic inflammation there are fibrous tissues.
Findings also suggests minimal endometriosis(endometrial tissue at other places).
Rest of the findings are almost normal.

In short,findings are not serious.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (13 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You are most welcome.

Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar