What Does The CT Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2015

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Question : Hi Dr,

I recently visited a doctor for my wife's consultation. Basis her reports(given below) she has been advised a CT scan and eye test. Please let me know if these are really needed basis test reports.

prolactin, serum--248.26
Glucose random--99
TSH-2832

All reports have been done by lal pathlabs. Kindly let me know if any further information related to patient is needed.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,she required these investigations.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Her reports shows high prolactin and TSH levels ,so they advised you CT scan head to rule out pitutary adenoma( in my opinion MRI is better option) .
Yes testing should be done because it may cause blurred vision.
In my opinion she should done her complete thyroid profile.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (5 minutes later)

Thank You Dr. XXXXXXX Much appreciated. BR,

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
You are most welcome and I am waiting for her test results.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards

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