Is Surgery Advisable Based On The Following CT Scan Report?

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

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Question : My CT scan showed possible partial encasement of mid sigmoid colon and probable serosal implant near the terminal ileum. Moderate ascites, omental caking, uterus and ovaries with ill-defined margins, pathologically enlarged upper aortocaval and celiac artery lymph nodes. Bladder, liver, pancreas, spleen normal. Lungs: A trace left pleural effusion with possible lobulated pleural nodularity. Moderate right pleural effusion with overlying atelectasis. Lung bases otherwise clear. Heart normal size.
Is surgery/debulking possible? I am 75 years old and in otherwise good health.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following answer to your query...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Surgery is an important option for the diagnosis and treatment of your problems. However, the decision should be made after a complete gynecological evaluation.

If you were my patient I would recommend to do a trans vaginal ultrasound for a better evaluation of your pelvic organs. This will help to determine what type of surgery should be done.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida

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