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What Causes Elevated 5 Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid In Urine?
Posted on
Tue, 26 May 2015
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Tue, 26 May 2015
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Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Question : Hi,
I have elevated 5haa urine at 6.4 repeated twice. My doctor wants me to undergo the nuclear study.
I also have c-diff and getting antibiotics for a month. Is the nuc study justified at this levels.
Thank you
I have elevated 5haa urine at 6.4 repeated twice. My doctor wants me to undergo the nuclear study.
I also have c-diff and getting antibiotics for a month. Is the nuc study justified at this levels.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Must undergo nuclear study
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Since you are having elevated 5 hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA) in urine twice i would advise you to undergo nuclear study
Elevated 5 HIAA is found in carcinoid syndrome which is a rare cancerous tumor called a carcinoid tumor which are found in gastrointestinal tract and biliary, pancreatic islet and medullary thyroid cancers
NUC study is justified at this level
Regards
Dr DE
Must undergo nuclear study
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Since you are having elevated 5 hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA) in urine twice i would advise you to undergo nuclear study
Elevated 5 HIAA is found in carcinoid syndrome which is a rare cancerous tumor called a carcinoid tumor which are found in gastrointestinal tract and biliary, pancreatic islet and medullary thyroid cancers
NUC study is justified at this level
Regards
Dr DE
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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