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I recently had an octreotide scan looking for neuroendorine abnormalties. The report states no abnormal radio tracer uptake in the chest, abdomen, or pelvis. There is physiologic radio tracer uptake in ... View answer
My Somatostatin is a little high, my TSH is zero. I have pains on right side; I have fatty stools. My pains are worse after a fatty meal. My father died of pancreas/ liver problems. My octreotide scan ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Klerida Shehu
( Gastroenterologist)
Started Octreotide self injections last week. My stools are turning pale yellow, instead of my ... be concerned about Octreotide injections? ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
( General Surgeon)
I ve had carcinoid caner for 5 yrs. Had a liver resection. I have octreotide scans yearly and oct. injections(20mg sandostatin) monthly. Recently I have been sweating a lot. Any idea why now?? ... View answer
[They found a 1.1 cm white/bright spot on the ct scan of my husband s pancreas (head). They want to do an octeotride scan to determine if it s a neuroendocrine tumor. If it s not neuroendocrine, do the more severe tumors... View answer
My boyfriend had a proctocolectomy and now has an ileostomy bag. He said his stool has turned milky and whitish. Is this normal? His surgery was recent and is undergoing treatment with Octreotide ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Akhtarhusain
( Internal Medicine Specialist)
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