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CT Scan Showed Solid Mass On Kidney And Atheromatous Changes On Abdominal Aorta. Have Nausea, Vomiting, Cold Sweats. Diagnosis?
I had a ct of the abdomen done--the findings were 2.7 cm solid mass on kidney and mild atheramatous changes abdominal aorta . I have nausea and vomiting every time I eat--shortness of breath-- cold sweats--fatique. I also have had an ultrasound which showed an enlarged spleen . I have a low wbc count with elevated monos. What would be your diagnosis?
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any mass of the kidney should be considered as malignent until proven otherwise. other differencial diagnosis would include benign tumor, renal tuberculosis or fungal mass. you would need a staged investigation profile to document the possibilities. start from basic investigation CBC, KFT, LFT, urine routine and urine for malignent cells. furthur investigation will depend on the results
any mass of the kidney should be considered as malignent until proven otherwise. other differencial diagnosis would include benign tumor, renal tuberculosis or fungal mass. you would need a staged investigation profile to document the possibilities. start from basic investigation CBC, KFT, LFT, urine routine and urine for malignent cells. furthur investigation will depend on the results
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