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Should I Be Concerned Petscan Shows Smoldering Leukemia And Lymphoma Lympnodes Enlarged 2.8cm?

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Question : hi i had a pelvic catscan shows uncerain etiology,i then did a petscan shows smoldering leukemia and lymphoma lympnodes enlarged 2.8cm .had biopsie which samples were small but negative .im confused i also am anemic.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (21 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Biopsy

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

In this case if is needed your doctor will repeat the biopsy.
Sometimes we may have false positive or false negative biopsy results.

Best regards
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Should I Be Concerned Petscan Shows Smoldering Leukemia And Lymphoma Lympnodes Enlarged 2.8cm?

Brief Answer: Biopsy Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking In this case if is needed your doctor will repeat the biopsy. Sometimes we may have false positive or false negative biopsy results. Best regards