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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Lab Results | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: I'm a 38 female, overall healthy. Been battling fatigue and overall general lack of energy for it ... A: I assume this is a percent value and not the absolute values. The neutrophils are minimally ... | |
| HIGH GRADE WHO grade 3 of 3 bladder cancer | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Radical cystectomy done 12/9/12 Margins: Negative Lymph nodes: None submitted Area of concern on ... A: From your description it seems that the tumor has a necrotic center (dead tissue) and a defect which ... | |
| Lab Results | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I'm a 38 female, overall healthy. Been battling fatigue and overall general lack of energy for it ... A: The tests values provided by you are minimally out of range. The blood counts are not clinically ... | |
| mam plz help me | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: i am frm pune.i have a friend who was exposed to oral sex on sept 11.she got an hiv ag/ ab test done ... A: For HIV antibody test it is recommended to get a test done 3 months after exposure. If this is ... | |
| Myleocytes | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Just came from visit to my family doctor. He had me redo some blood work because my white blood cell ... A: You have not mentioned whihc cell line was reduced to cause reduction in white blood cell count. If ... | |
| Pathologist Smear Review | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Im a 48 year old woman and I was told that I have LGL (large granular Lymphocytes) I recently had a ... A: This can be due to a number of causes. A granulocytopenia (low or absent neutrophils) can lead to ... | |
| Surgical Pathology Report | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I have my mother's pathology report but it's difficult to understand because I have no medical ... A: Here is an explanation for your mother's report: She had a surgery where a portion of the right ... | |
| pathology report on thyroid nodule | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I received a pathology report on my thyroid nodule which stated "the specimen comprised of sheets, ... A: The features described in the report indicate presence of cells of thyroid which are arranged in ... | |
| Thyroid biopsy results | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: Can someone explain in simple terms what the results mean. "The cytologic features are indicative ... A: The thyroid biopsy result is not a clear cut diagnosis. It explains presence of thyroid cells which ... | |
| Reasons for Low White Blood Count | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old female, I went to the Dr. recently cause I felt like I had been hit by a truck. ... A: The WBC count is very low and requires further evaluation. This can be seen in number of conditions ... | |
| Pathology report from punch biopsy | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I had abreast cancer reoccurrence in may which lead me to a double mastectomy. I had the punch ... A: If the lesion is superficial enough, the punch biopsy will pick up the lesion. In your case the ... | |
| bloodtest | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about 2 readings on my most recent bloodtest: VLDL was 4 and is said to be "low" ... A: The values are reported as high or low because that is what they are with reference to the range. ... | |
| Abnormal CBC post-cancer surgery | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: My CBC/blood tests have always been normal. In 9/2012, a CT scan found a mass on my left kidney ... A: The CBC results given by you are within normal range and do not show anything to worry about. The ... | |
| Pathology report from punch biopsy | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I had abreast cancer reoccurrence in may which lead me to a double mastectomy. I had the punch ... A: I am sorry to hear about your recurrence. I hope you are doing well post-mastectomy. According to ... | |
| CYTOLOGY REPORT | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: please, explain this pap smear report in simple English. DIAGNOSIS it reads- ATYPICAL SQUAMOUS ... A: Primarily the smear shows cells which are normally found in the vaginal area (intermediate and para ... | |
| Hematology Roller Coaster | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: Dahiya, Hello, I have a few questions on some blood work that I recently had done. I had a CBC ... A: I apologize for the delay in reply. The CBC and lipid profile and the rest of the parameters are ... | |
| cbc count | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: i just got treated for shingles/zoster...done cbc twice a week and notice my platelet count droping ... A: Atypical lymphocytes are type of abnormal white blood cells seen in many viral infections. Their ... | |
| thyroid mass | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I have had a thyroid ultrasound that found a nodule 2.25x1.62x1.7. Then I had a nuclear medicine ... A: On a fine needle aspiration biopsy it's hard to definitely rule out follicular cancer. Papillary ... | |
| Immature Grans | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I am 64 year old I have my blood test every 6 month. The result of my latest blood test on the CBC ... A: Your hemoglobin is low at 6.4 with a low MCV of 71 this is explained by the Thalassemia minor trait. ... | |
| ABS LYMPH | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: In recent CBC tests, a reading of 21.2 which is far outside the reference range of 1.0-4.5 1000/UL. ... A: Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells. These are raised in a number of conditions like viral ... | |
| What is a pathology Panle test? | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I had my usual blood work done. I would like to know if a Pathology Panel test is used to diagnose ... A: A panel is a group of tests ordered together which are complimentary and provide better information ... | |
| Bone Marrow report analysis | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: CLINICAL DATA: Hb : 10.1 g/dl TLC : 6200/cmm, Platelet count : 48000/cmm. DLC N : 87 L : 5 M : 07 E ... A: The hemoglobin is low indicating anemia along with increase in neutrophils. These are a type of red ... | |
| White blood cell count | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I have just been for a blood test at the hospital to have white blood cells tested and it came back ... A: Neutrophils are a type of white blood cells which help fight against infection in the body. Decrease ... | |
| Dizzness and Anemia | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm 53 year old male who don't drink or smoke and I have had dizzness off and on for the last 3 ... A: Thw white blood cells (WBC) and Gran(type of white blood cells which fight infection) are both ... | |
| sence less due fever | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: Greeting! Madam, My name is ghulam rasool a few days before my son age 3y 6m gone seance less. we ... A: The blood parameters are all normal except the hemoglobin which is very low. your son has anemia. ... | |
| SGOT/AST Test | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: My SGOT/ALT test was 35. My doctor did not say anything about this. But this is value is higher ... A: The normal range for ALT is 7-56IU/L however some laboratories use the updated upper limit of 30U/L ... | |
| Follicular lesions | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: Summary of my reports: US: The right lobe is (40.2*11.4*10.5 mm) & the left lobe is ... A: I will only comment on the FNA report a radiologist is the expert to help with the ultrasound and ... | |
| Thyroid follicular cells, hurthle cells, macrophages and colloid present | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with follicular cells, hurthle cells, macrophages and colloid present in my thyroid ... A: On FNA presence of Hurthle cells and follicular cells are hard to differentiate between benign and ... | |
| Imaging for stomach cancer | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: My mother has been diagnosed with stomach cancer, the whole process has been going on for over a ... A: Staging will depend on the extent of spread of the tumor. The biopsy should mention how far the ... | |
| Thyroid Growth with ATypical Cells | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: 2 years ago I was diagnosed with a Thyroid Growth on the right side of my Thyroid only that was ... A: Atypical cells are in between truly benign and malignant cells. They lack clear cut features to ... | |
| Immature granulocytes | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: On a recent blood test these are my results: immature granulates: 3; immature grans (abs): 0.2. All ... A: In automated counters thousands of cells are counted and NCCLS guidelines provide a normal range of ... | |
| 0 absolute eosinophils | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: My blood work came back with 0 eosinophils..what could this mean? I am a woman 58 with Hep C, RA and ... A: Eosinophils as "0" has no clinical significance. There may be 1-2 % circulating in the blood, it is ... | |
| cbc | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: in my blood report ESR reading is 28 mm/hrs and monocyte is 00 is it normal? it is symptoms of ... A: The report for monocytes is Ok. The ESR is mildly elevated indicating some chronic process in the ... | |
| COLONOSCOPY RESULTS | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: COLONOSCOPY few diverticula in sigmoid and descending colon - diverticula disease 20mm lesion in ... A: The diagnosis of the colonoscopic biopsy indicates that you had a tubulovillous adenoma. It is a ... | |
| Blood CP report | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: what would be the diagnosis on the basis of below mentioned details. Haemoglobin: 11.9 13-17 ... A: All the values are within normal range. However the hemoglobin is decreased along with MCV (mean ... | |
| Cytology Report | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a urine cytology conducted. The results were not very descriptive except to say that ... A: Few urothelial cells (15 per 10 high power fields)can be found in normal urine samples. If they are ... | |
| abnormal labs | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I have high lymphs 52.4 (up from 50.1 one yr ago) also decreasing segs 32.9 (was 37.9) absolute ... A: The TSH and T3, T$ are low normal...that is at the lower limit of normal. If all three drop below ... | |
| pathology | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: my 7 years old daughter has 102 fever from last 3 days, she is vomiting also and she also passes ... A: The total blood count is elevated (mild) along with increase in neutrophils, also the liver enzymes ... | |
| thyroid biopsy | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: had fna biospy 10/2010 on 1.9 cm nodule- result was benign had another ultrasound on 3/2011, showed ... A: the FNA report states that there is suspicion of presence of papillary thyroid cancer...this is not ... | |
| High Red Cell Folate in pregnancy | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I am 10 weeks pregnant and have just had blood tests done. My results indicated a Red Cell Folate ... A: Most women develop folate deficiency during pregnancy as the demand for this Vitamin by the body ... | |
| Junctional Clark Nevus | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I had a mole removed and the mole was clear. However, under the mole was found "increased number of ... A: A nevus is a benign mole and junctional indicates the location in the skin that is at the junction ... | |
| abnormal labs | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have high lymphs 52.4 (up from 50.1 one yr ago) also decreasing segs 32.9 (was 37.9) absolute ... A: The blood values are dynamic and vary every time these are tested. I think at this stage the blood ... | |
| pathology report for right thyroid glandular lobe nodule | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: the report is attached , can you please explain to me what is the result of the report (is it ... A: The report states "Follicular Lesion" with mild hyperplastic change. On FNAC or core needle biopsy ... | |
| fna thyroid | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: My results of Fna of a predominate nodule of my throid.Hx of Graves disease which is in ... A: Follicular cells are the cells which line the thyroid follicles (glands) they secrete colloid..a ... | |
| swollen lymph nodes since birth | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: My son is currently 13 months old. At 3 months I noticed mobile lymph nodes in da back of his head. ... A: The blood count most often increases due to infection. However, it can also be due to inflammation ... | |
| swollen lymph nodes since birth | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: My son is currently 13 months old. At 3 months I noticed mobile lymph nodes in da back of his head. ... A: The lymph nodes can enlarge as a response to infection and often times there may not be fever along ... | |
| Lab Report- Mole Removed | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: Can you help me to understand the lab report? Diagnosis says Atypical Junctional Spitz's Melanocytic ... A: A Spitz nevus is generally seen in children, but can occur in adults. Since this is atypical lesion ... | |
| high white blood cell count and lymphcotes | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I am 32 years old and recently I have been suffering with my top right wisdom tooth I have had a lot ... A: If there is an infection in the gums or root of the teeth this can cause an increase in white blood ... | |
| Pistopathology report | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Please interpret these results for removal of right kidney: Sections reveal tumor composed of glands ... A: The report is describing the architecture of the tumor. It is made up of glands (cells arranged ... | |
| pathology report | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I had 3 polyps removed and the pathology report states: Tubulovillous adenomatous polyp with mild ... A: Many types of polyps develop in the colon Adenomas constitute about 10% of all colon polyps and have ... | |
| Abnormal Labs | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: i am a 55 year old female that has been referred to a hematologist for treatment of deep vein ... A: Leukemia presents with High or low WBC count but platelets are always decreased below normal. ... | |
| Pathology Report Atyipical? | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I am very worried as my mother had a fracture of the femur and they had a hip replacement surgery. ... A: The difficulty in arriving at a definite diagnosis is due to the degenerated cells. This alters ... | |
| Blood Results Keep Coming Back Abnormal | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I had some routine blood work done at the end of April and my WBC's came back at 3200 (min 4500/max ... A: going by all your results, the blood counts have been on the lower limit of normal. It is possible ... | |
| PATH report - T9 lesion | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: My 75 yr old father has had prostate cancer ~ 4yrs ago, now has a T9 lesion with the following Path ... A: The biopsy report explains that the tumor in the bone is metastatic, that is arising in another ... | |
| PATH report - T9 lesion | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: My 75 yr old father has had prostate cancer ~ 4yrs ago, now has a T9 lesion with the following Path ... A: Immunohistochemistry is a procedure where expression of various proteins by tumor cells is looked ... | |
| Pathology Report Atyipical? | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I am very worried as my mother had a fracture of the femur and they had a hip replacement surgery. ... A: The report basically states that the biopsy shows blood (hemorrhage) and dead cells / tissue ... | |
| my 9 month old???? | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I noticed a couple weeks ago that my son had a large noticable lymph node on the right side of his ... A: It would help if I knew what is the exact level of lymphocytes. Infants generally have higher ... | |
| HIGH TLC IN CBC | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: My father was suffered from ALSER then due to that one day he fall down & got injury on head ,He was ... A: The total blood cell count increases in case of infection. However trauma and stress also cause a ... | |
| Lymph nodes | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Please help me understand my pathology report. I have colon cancer which has penetrated through the ... A: The staging of colon cancer is based on all three parameters T: deals with degree of involvement of ... | |
| pathology report ---male bladder cancer | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: My brother had a cystoscopy at the V.A. The pathology report says: non-invasive urothelial capillary ... A: From the information provided by you, this is a tumor which is not infiltrating in deeper tissue ... | |
| Thyroid Fine needle biopsy | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have had four Thyroid needle biopsies However 1st one pathology report says: Specimen contains ... A: Since three of the four biopsies are inconclusive and only one shows material suggestive of a cyst. ... | |
| FNA report - wait or surgery? | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I finished chemo for Stage 3 colon cancer in April. Initial pet scan in Oct 2010 identified 3 ... A: Colon cancer per se does not make the thyroid lesion as cancer. However since the cells from thyroid ... | |
| tlc | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: my TLC is 9820 cumm neutrophil is 68% lymphocyte is 30% eosinophil is 01% monocyte is 01% basophil ... A: Both the reports show values within normal range. There is nothing worrisome in these. These ... | |
| serum PSA test | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: serum psa level considerd to be the most sensitive marker for monitoring patients with known ... A: Serum PSA levels are a screening and not a diagnostic tests. The values can be elevated even in ... | |
| thyroid biopsy | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I am a 32 year old female who has Hashimoto's Disease and Hypothyroidism since I was 19. I just ... A: The material taken from the thyroid according to the report does not have enough of the thyroid ... | |
| help understanding Path report | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: please explain Diagnosis:squamous-cell carcinoma, keratoacanthomatous type, surgical margins free of ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. Keratoacanthoma is a relatively common low ... | |
| multiple enlarged nodes | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: i have had palpable lymph nodes in my neck and axilla for many years. i got a new primary dr who ... A: If you have had the lymph nodes for many years its is unlikely that they signify anything serious. ... | |
| euthyroid/goiter | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a goiter which hasn't gotten larger. My test results were all within normal range. I do not ... A: The commonest cause of enlargement of thyroid (goiter) is due to iodine deficiency. If you take salt ... | |
| HIGH WBC | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: My 11 months daughter has high WBC 27000, her doctor told me it shouldn't go more than 17000, she ... A: Sorry for the delay. I thought I had already replied to this but apparently I did not. The WBC ... | |
| phyllode tumour | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a 26 years old Indian female living in USA from past 2 yrs. From past 6 months I am observing ... A: Borderline Phyllodes tumor are more likely to recur about 40% and they can metastasize (spread to ... | |
| Vitamin B12 Test | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: My Serum B12 blood test result is 1236.Normal range is 211-911 pg/mL.What does it mean? A: Normally elevated B12 levels are not monitored if you are otherwise healthy. However in certain ... | |
| Biopsy results/what to expect | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: My mother (68 year old white female) had a biopsy done on the largest of three cysts/tumors on her ... A: It could be any number of things from a simple abscess (pus collection) to fluid filled cyst, benign ... | |
| path report unusual | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has had too many symptoms to list, primarily widespread debilitating pain for almost two ... A: High Sedimentation rate indicates presence of a chronic disease and is non specific test. ANA are ... | |
| Biopsy Report | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: This was the report received from the biopsy done on my mum. Sections show a malignant epithelial ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. The stage of the tumor cannot b ascertained ... | |
| fine needle biopsy result | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: 5 months ago, my radiologist an ultrasound guided fine needle biopsy was performed on a 2 and half ... A: All pathology reports have a description of the cells / tissue seen. Pleomorphic adenoma has very ... | |
| Thyroid Path Report | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I recently had my thyroid removed due to nodules. The report came back with stage 1 papillary ... A: 1. What does "Margins: Positive" mean?: Margins are of the nodule and it indicates that cancer is ... | |
| high WBC | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a very high WBC almost 120,000 since two months, it has gradually increased from 38000 to ... A: Myeloproliferative diseases (MPDs) are a heterogenous group of disorders characterized by cellular ... | |
| high WBC | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a very high WBC almost 120,000 since two months, it has gradually increased from 38000 to ... A: This is definitely a very high count of WBC and is clinically worrisome. The possibilities are acute ... | |
| Test results | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a copy of lab results: Rare WBCS, no epithelial cells seen, rare gram positive cocci, rare ... A: Is this for a urine microscopic exam. If so this is not clinically significant. Urine is generally ... | |
| Iron levels | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I have recently had a iron levels test and my results were as follow: iron = 13umol/L, Transferrin ... A: Ferritin is storage form of iron. If this is low and transferrin is high it is most likely to be due ... | |
| TLC count in CBC Test | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: i had a CB Test, as per my Report the TLC count in my blood is only 2900 /cumm, however they mention ... A: Blood counts are dynamic values and the results vary every time you have the test done. If you are ... | |
| Blood test | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: My blood test results were.... Is there a need for more testing? WBC 21.2 Immature cells ... A: If you have fever / cough cold and / or any other infection then these counts are a reflection of ... | |
| high wbc count | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I had two blood test within a week that showed wbc at 19,000 and neutrohils at 13.5. I have been ... A: Any kind of infection as well as stress can elevate the white blood cell count and neutrophils which ... | |
| Thyriod cancer | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I had thyroid in 2005 which was removed and treated. Then this past year I had reoccurrence. I had ... A: Borderline node is equivocal, it could be just normal or barely nudging towards abnormal in terms of ... | |
| Fna | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: Can u please explain the following Pappilary sheets of overlapping atypical follicular cells,showing ... A: Follicular cells are seen normally in the thyroid. However these are atypical with features neither ... | |
| blood counts | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: Is it normal to have an elevated immature granulocyte number? My count was 70 and the labs norm is ... A: If you are healthy and have no symptoms of a disease these numbers are not worrisome. The blood ... | |
| White Blood Count | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: My one year old was in hospital with a high fever and vomiting. They gave him a chest x-ray and ... A: I apologize for the delay in replying. If your child does not have fever and is active and ... | |
| Fna | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: Can u please explain the following Pappilary sheets of overlapping atypical follicular cells,showing ... A: I apologize for the delay in reply. Total thyroidectomy removes the entire gland along with the ... | |
| peripheral smear | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: What does WBC-Lymphocytic predominance mean in a Peripheral Smear report? A: In a normal smear neutrophils are the dominant cells seen. If lymphocytes are present in greater ... | |
| Fna | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: Can u please explain the following Pappilary sheets of overlapping atypical follicular cells,showing ... A: The features mentioned above are seen in papillary carcinoma of thyroid. Papillary sheets: This is ... | |
| Blood CP | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: Test Name Result Unit Reference Range Hematology CP (Adult) Blood Complete Picture ... A: The blood complete panel report is essentially normal. This gives values for the total white cell ... | |
| CBC test result | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: My CBC TEST WAS DONE in which my HB is 12.8 but MCV is 77 and MCH is 24.9 , Monocyte is 0 and Stab ... A: There is minimal decrease for Hb and MCV (which indicates that the average red cells are smaller in ... | |
| pathology report | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble understanding my lab report. I've spoken with my doctor, but I'm still not ... A: Follicular epithelial cells and hurthle cells are seen in a number of conditions associated with ... | |
| spindle cell neoplasm with features of dfsp | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: my husband had a lump removed from his left leg, the report comment has come back as.... findings ... A: DFSP is a slow growing tumor with an intermediate malignant potential. Malignant tumors are those ... | |
| blood work | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I had a clear cell renal cell carcinoma Stage 1 grade 3 of 4 in May of 2010. Last week had some pain ... A: From the blood tests its hard to say if the tumor is back or not. One thing is definite is that your ... | |
| My daughter's blood test results | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: My daughter was seen in the emergency room yesterday and they found blood in her urine they ran some ... A: The results have to be matched with age of a child. However these do appear normal except for 3+ ... | |
| Immature Ganulocytes | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I just received my blood results and have a question on Immature Granulocytes. My number was 4.0 ... A: As of now if you are otherwise healthy and have no fever or any infection, this is not a cause for ... | |
| WBC/Absolute Lymphocytes | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I've been noticing that on my blood work lab reports for the last two blood draws (May 2010 and Feb ... A: The absolute lymphocytes are mildly elevated. You have mentioned that all other parameters are ... | |
| ANA Direct Positive | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently had blood tests which came back with a positive ANA Direct of 7.79, Thyroid 7.79, HCT ... A: These parameters are slightly out of range. However by themselves they are not diagnostic for ... | |
| Pathology report help | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me what "pankeratin strongly positive and estrogen receptor strongly positive mean? ... A: pankeratin and estrogen receptor are tumor markers. Pankeratin positivity indicates that this is ... | |
| Question about Path report? | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Just had a radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer and path results came back clear. All cancer ... A: If fungus and tuberculosis bacteria are negative then it could be sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis is a ... | |
| Question about Path report? | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Just had a radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer and path results came back clear. All cancer ... A: At times the cancer involving the cervix is limited to a small region and the initial biopsy may ... | |
| Spindle Cell Malignancy | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Can you help me understand this diagnose? BONE- T4, SPINDLE CELL MALIGNANCY WITH CHONDROID AND ... A: The cytokeratin is a marker for epithelial tumors and since this is negative and with presence of ... | |
| CBC Results - PDW 0 | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: My friend had to go for CBC due to dry mouth and thickening symptoms in throat. Her CBC suggests ... A: PDW: platelet distribution width is measurement derived from platelet cell volume. The clinical use ... | |
| Spindle Cell Malignancy | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: Can you help me understand this diagnose? BONE- T4, SPINDLE CELL MALIGNANCY WITH CHONDROID AND ... A: From the diagnosis, I can only say that this is a cancer made up of spindle shaped cells, these are ... | |
| Possible diagnosis please | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: In October 2010 I had a routine blood test for Cholesterol (which turned out to be normal) but it ... A: Spindle cell lesions area broad category of tumors ranging from benign to malignant. These are named ... | |
| blood pressure | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: It seems to make sense to me that once a blood pressure medicine is used to get blood pressure to a ... A: It is always best to follow the advice of the treating physicain. If you get conflicting opinions ... | |
| blood pressure | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: It seems to make sense to me that once a blood pressure medicine is used to get blood pressure to a ... A: Adequate control is achieved at a specific dose of medicine. Lowering the dosage will push the blood ... | |
| atypical WBC | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: A family member (male, 20 yrs old) was just told he had 'atypical wbc' and therefore, leukemia and ... A: Atypical lymphocytes are enlarged cells with increased amount of cytoplasm than normal lymphocytes. ... | |
| Patchy inflammation in colon | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I have suffered severe nausea and bloating and a slight burning sensation across my lower abdomen. I ... A: IBS does not have inflammation and is generally diagnosed based on symptoms like abdominal pain, ... | |
| lymphoid hyperplasia | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a lung nodule that was biopsied thru a needle lung biopsy last week. The diagnosis is ... A: Hyperplasia is increase in number of cells in a given tissue. With increase in lymphocytes and ... | |
| Cytology Report | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I am 40 years old. In the Sonography of my abdomen pelvis, bulky uterus with multiple anterior wall ... A: The report essentially states that there is no evidence of cancer. There is some amount of ... | |
| FNA RESULTS ON LEFT THYROID | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a questions regarding my FNA results that were taken for a large cystic nodule with solid ... A: As mentioned in the report, this basically sounds like a benign lesion(based on the description ... | |
| Lab report answers please!!! | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I had a biopsy done on my back and the report says.... Mild superficial perivascular chronic ... A: It is a general description of findings in the biopsy and not a specific diagnosis. There is some ... | |
| Pathology Report | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: My mother died of stomach cancer when she was 53. My doctors decided to do an endoscopy just to ... A: Essentially your report does not show presence of cancer or a pre malignant lesion, so it is ... | |
| Can goiter of 25 yrs become malignant | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: My thyroid has been problematic for 25 years. Started with Hashimoto's and at last biopsy when they ... A: A dominant nodule in a goiter is suspicious for cancer. In a multinodular goiter the incidence of ... | |
| Low WBC, High Immature Granulocytes | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I received a lab result of WBC 3.6 and Immature granulocytes of 4. I am a 28 year old white female. ... A: Your WBC count is mildly low and this can be seen in a number of conditions. Rather than speculating ... | |
| Serum Protein Electrophoresis | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I had a 24hr urine done, and was told that the M-SPIke was abnormal with a high of 80.4. What is ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question Urine and protein electrophoresis with ... | |
| Iron Test results | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Iron Bid Cap (TIBC)- 376 ug/dL UIBC- 180 ug/dL Iron, Serum - 196 ug/dL Iron Saturation - 52% ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question Your TIBC and iron saturation are ... | |
| Haematology | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: My Haematology Report: Total Count 12700 Neutrophils 78 Lymphocytes 20 Eosinophils 1 Monocutes 1 I ... A: I apologize for the delay in replying to your question. There is an increase in total white blood ... | |
| chronic inflammation in colon | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: Could you tell me whether there is thickening of mucosal layer in colon in chronic inflammation due ... A: I apologize for not responding to your question earlier than this. Infection with E. histolytica if ... | |
| Inmature granulocytes and low anc | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: We have had two cbc's run on our one year old. The first came back with a wbc of 2.91 and an anc ... A: I apologize for not responding to your question earlier than this. Low counts with specific ... | |
| path report/melanoma? | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: my daughters report came back she is nine had a biopsy of her skin on the left ear.the ellipse of ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. As the lesion has grown in these past ... | |
| path report/melanoma? | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: my daughters report came back she is nine had a biopsy of her skin on the left ear.the ellipse of ... A: The diagnosis made on your daughters biopsy states that this is a 1) Tumor of melanocytes (pigment ... | |
| Toddlers Lab results. | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 21/2 and have been fairly ill for a few months now. She continually runs a fever ... A: From these tests its not possible to make any specific diagnosis. The sed rate is elevated which ... | |
| spindle tumor biopsy | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I am 28 years old and had 2 abnormal moles biopsied with a local dermatologist. The results of the ... A: A "spindle cell tumor" diagnosis is a broad category which just defines a lesion having cells which ... | |
| UNDERSTANDING MY SPECIMEN DATA REPORT | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: My WBC is 4.4 K/uL LYM is 2.0 46.1 %L *MID 0.7 16.1 %M GRAN 1.7 R4 37.8 %G Flag marked ... A: Your report is reflects the effects of chemotherapy. The Gran (neutrophils) are reduced and this is ... | |
| CBC results | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I have been having multiple issues including facial redness and head rash as well as fatigue, muscle ... A: The results are not very abnormal, minimal elevation or reduction could be insignificant. It is ... | |
| thyroglobulin results | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I had a thyroidectomy in July of 2010. In November 2010 I had bloodwork done to check my ... A: The presence of antibodies reduces the use of thyroglobulin as a cancer marker. If the thyroglobulin ... | |
| Understanding Path Report | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have been fighting Bladder cancer since late 2008. My most recent path report states: Sample One ... A: Both the samples show presence of cancer in the epithelium of the biopsy sample. However the cancer ... | |
| thyroglobulin results | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I had a thyroidectomy in July of 2010. In November 2010 I had bloodwork done to check my ... A: Was the thyroidectomy performed for cancer? If yes and also if the complete thyroid was removed, ... | |
| atypical lymphocytes in my 10 mth old | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: My 10 month old daughter had a low hemoglobin level of 7.2. She was recently put on an iron ... A: The WBC count and number of segmented neutrophils is high for a 10 month old child. Presence of ... | |
| Bone Marrow Biopsy Result | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 48 yrs old Middle Eastern woman. I've lived with a mild anemia most of my life, and just ... A: your bone marrow is producing less than normal number of granulocytes (neutrophils). This condition ... | |
| 7 year old son with 24.0 wbc, low lymphocytes, anemia | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: My son had blood tests done after 2 months of being sick (fevers 1-2 times per week with vomiting, ... A: This is a normal response of the body to infection. Neutrophils are the first line of defense ... | |
| ATYPICAL FOLLICULAR PATTERN | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Half Thyroid removed 1996 Benign Friday 14th 2011 Cytopathology Report Previous right ... A: I do not have much experience in this regard. X-Rays do affect the body but how much exposure is ... | |
| ATYPICAL FOLLICULAR PATTERN | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Half Thyroid removed 1996 Benign Friday 14th 2011 Cytopathology Report Previous right ... A: The lower lesion is definitely not cancer. and is part of the initial MNG diagnosis. The upper ... | |
| wbc 17,000 | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I went to the ER for some chest pain, I am 35 asthmatic but in good health other thasn obese. I was ... A: Stress is one of the factors which can cause an elevation in the white blood cell count. If there is ... | |
| Pathology Report | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have the pathology report from my Grandmothers Sigmoidectomy that was performed on 1/7/11. I have ... A: The report provides information on length of resected portion of the intestine and the actual size ... | |
| Reactive Lymphocytosis w/ symptoms | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I don't want to be over the top and a hypochondriac, but I have had some strange symptoms of late: - ... A: It is difficult to say more on why the lymphocytes have been persistently high. The hematologist ... | |
| Reactive Lymphocytosis w/ symptoms | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I don't want to be over the top and a hypochondriac, but I have had some strange symptoms of late: - ... A: the lymphocyte count and WBC do not seem clinically significant. Your normal levels may be a little ... | |
| Inconclusive FNA thyroid nodule | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: Two years ago I had a thyroid ultrasound after my GYN found an enlarged thyroid on examination. 3 ... A: Your FNA indicates that most likely it is a colloid nodule, which is benign. However if there is ... | |
| pathology report for brain tumor | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: My husband has a grade 2 astrocytoma. He is 46. The pathology report mentions a loss of pten and ... A: Each of the different grades of astrocytoma have varying degree of loss of the PTEN and EGFR ... | |
| pathology report for brain tumor | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: My husband has a grade 2 astrocytoma. He is 46. The pathology report mentions a loss of pten and ... A: PTEN is a tumor suppressor gene involved in the control of formation of new blood vessels in some ... | |
| skin biopsy | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a half in wide red flat area on my left calf that has been there for the last few months and ... A: I do not think it is advisable to speculate on what the lesion can be without actually seeing the ... | |
| Neutropenia | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have recently found out that since giving birth to my daughter my neutrophil count has been low, ... A: It is good to follow up the count. If these fall much more you will be prone to repeated infections ... | |
| Biposy result, not sure what this | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: What is spindle cell neoplasm, biopsy of a tissue in-the lung showed a soft tissue. Could this be ... A: A spindle cell neoplasm is a broad category including lesions with spindle shaped cells. that is ... | |
| pathology report ? | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: i am 2.5 years post diagnosis of colorectal cancer age 42. pathology 3 cm adenocarcinoma T1 1 of 26 ... A: If the nodule in pericolonic fat was a lymph node the report would mention the same. Sometime a ... | |
| abnormal labs | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I had some lab work done and some come back abnormal. WBC at 10.1; Hgb at 12.1; Hct at 36.8; PLT ... A: If you are otherwise healthy and this was a routine check up then WBC of 10.1 is not significant. ... | |
| Flow cytomery panel | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a low wbc of 2.3. Neutrophils 15.2, lymphocytes 55.4, monocytes 24.2, and basophils 1.3.They ... A: I am not an expert on flow cytometer analysis. As far as I can see there is no obvious abnormality. ... | |
| thyroid cancer results | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently went through a thyroidectomy and a level six neck dissection due to papillary thyroid ... A: Papillary cancer of the thyroid is the commonest cancer in this organ. If the cancer nodule is small ... | |
| Lymphoma/Cat Scratch Disease | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: My Sister recently developed a swollen lymph node under her arm. Dr. recommended that it be removed ... A: A final diagnosis is submitted as a written report after all relevant exams and tests are done. At ... | |
| Spindle Cell Neoplasm, Classification Pending | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I hava a cyst on my right breast that is growing very fast. The doctor did a needle biopsy (only one ... A: A cyst can grow fast. However if this were a cyst some quantity of fluid should have been drained ... | |
| CBC w/ Differential | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Please explain these results for CBC with Differential: RDW = 15.5 Immature Granulocytes = 2 ... A: RDW refers to the red cell distribution width...in other words it is an indirect measure of the ... | |
| Path report | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: KIN, FACE, PUNCH BIOPSY: - ATYPICAL LYMPHOID INFILTRATE. COMMENT: The sections show a ... A: The report provided indicates that the lymphoid infiltrate is reactive in nature - could be a ... | |
| Uterine pathology | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: From a pathology report: Diagnostic: "Uterine polyp with irregular secretory aspect zone" Could ... A: The final diagnosis just mentions that it is a uterine polyp with the lining similar to secretory ... | |
| INMATURE GRANULOCYTES | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN BLOOD TEST SHOWS RESULTS AS 2 AND REFERENCE INTERVAL SHOWS 0-1 ??? A: As long as there are no associated symptoms of infection - cold , cough, fever etc. A minimal ... | |
| inmature granulocytes | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I just received a call from my drs office to report I had an elevated result in "inmature ... A: Immature granulocytes are release most commonly when a person has some form of infection. These ... | |
| Translation of Report | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a 56 year old man that has had prostate and bladder cancer. Now I have received this pathology ... A: Here is the translation: "urothelial cells are present mostly as single cells," Cells lining the ... | |
| compound nevus formation | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: Dahiya: Three years ago I was diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma on the forearm, ... A: It is understandable that you will question such a report given your history of melanoma. How soon ... | |
| Suspected Sigmoid Colon Cancer | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: Recently, my father is suspected to have sigmoid colon cancer(stage4) and biopsy was done ... A: The biopsy report just shows inflammation and no evidence of cancer. Having said that this does not ... | |
| Translation of Report | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a 56 year old man that has had prostate and bladder cancer. Now I have received this pathology ... A: The cells found in the voided urine sample are suspicious for cancer. Further tests as recommended ... | |
| Elevated Immature Granulocytes | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: On CBC with Differential/Platelet test performed by LABCORP, everything was normal except the ... A: If you have any minor infection - sore throat cough etc you can get some immature cells in the ... | |
| atypical granular cell tumor path report | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to understand the importance of my path report. I am a female age 33. I had a lump ... A: Granular cell tumor is a benign tumor of nerve cell origin (confirmed by S-100 immuno stain ... | |
| Blood/Urine Nutrient Deficiency Tests | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Dahiya, My 92 year old Mom has been in the hospital for heart, brain, kidney, and stomach tests. ... A: I am not sure what tests have been performed on your mothers blood sample. If the doctors suspect ... | |
| Very worried | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been researching the area pathology, and I am still very young, but I have an interest in ... A: Like any profession demand for Pathologist can also vary. However it is always possible to get a ... | |
| Pathology Results | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Have recently had fasting blood pathology done. All results were normal apart from a slightly ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering this question. Gamma GT is usually done along with ALT and ... | |
| Understanding report | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I just had a fnb done, prior I had an ultrasound and the report said no microcalcification, however ... A: There is no way of predicting 100% that any lesion in the body cannot turn into something else. For ... | |
| Understanding report | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I just had a fnb done, prior I had an ultrasound and the report said no microcalcification, however ... A: you have had your share of biopsies. I am glad that none of the earlier ones were malignant. The ... | |
| Total Thyroidectomy | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: A friend has recently been diagnosed with colloid nodular goiter per the FNA reports, thyroid ... A: Colloid nodular goiter is a condition which occurs in response to decreased production of thyroid ... | |
| cellular dermatofibroma | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: i had a lesion on right breast skin.. i excised it and got report of margins not clear and diagnosis ... A: I do not recall saying that there were only two cases of cellular dermatofibroma with metastases. I ... | |
| Coagulation - Zn:Cu - ERC and HgB | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Can you help me with the following please? (1) I have to extract two molars and am concerned with ... A: The coagulation profile shows results within the normal range so there should not be a problem. You ... | |
| Abnormal Mole | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Dahiya, I hope you had a nice vacation. I sent in a question to you on 6/29/10, titled Abnormal ... A: Your original report mentioned that the surface of the mole is inflamed. However presence of fungal ... | |
| Handling and identification of biopsies | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in a neck lymph node. On Tuesday I had a direct ... A: This is an unusual issue. Before a biopsy leaves the site, it should be properly labeled. In this ... | |
| complete blood count | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: my recent lab report indicates the ABS NEUT (under complete blood count) as 7.60 (1.4-6.5) What does ... A: All the complete blood count the result ranges are arrived at by averaging the values obtained from ... | |
| swelling thyroid | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I discovered a lump a few days back on my throat. I was advised an FNAC , the report of which has ... A: The report gives the interpretation: Follicular neoplasm On FNAC the cells are arranged in shape of ... | |
| blood results | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: my husband had his blood chemistry taken and the results showed that his eosinophil level is .07 ... A: These test are not diagnostic for leukemia although if WBC count, differential , platelet count ... | |
| blood test results | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: my blood test results came back and they read IMMATURE GRANULOCYTES 2 and IMMATURE ... A: The immature granulocytes are minimally elevated and do not indicate any serious abnormality. If you ... | |
| lymphoma? | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm 33yrs old and hx of lead exposure "worked in a car battery plant" hx of h pylori, swollen ... A: Iron deficiency leads to anemia and yo will feel tired / dizzy etc . Adequate treatment should be ... | |
| Thyroidectomy Pathology Results | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: ..I am 2wks s/p (TT)Total Thyroidectomy..for a multi-nodular goiter(2.6cm)right lobe....and had ... A: The report described above indicates a benign lesion - enlargement of thyroid due to increase in ... | |
| Cholestrol | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I’m a little confused on my cholesterol test results. I’m skinny and fit but my overall cholesterol ... A: Cholesterol can be high in otherwise healthy people. The conditions for testing are fasting minimum ... | |
| spindle cell neoplasm | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I just had a large soft-tissue mass (10x10x9 cm) removed from my upper buttock area. The path ... A: Spindle cell neoplasm is a broad category. It includes all types of lesions which have spindle ... | |
| Gram Stain test results | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I was discharged yesterday after a 5 day stay at a local hospital. I was admitted for respiratory ... A: John: The report indicates you had a bacterial infection with gram positive bacteria. These are ... | |
| Inquiry | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I had a a UA lab result of WBC esterace, and I wondered if you knew what that result meant? My other ... A: WBC esterase is a urine test to look for white blood cells in urine. If present in large numbers ... | |
| lab reports regarding CFS | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: and thank you so much for your time. I am a 47 year old female who has suffered from severe chronic ... A: I would recommend consulting an infectious disease specialist, for appropriate treatment. Candida ... | |
| non-gyn cytology report | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have two nodes on the right lobe of my thyroid. I had a FNA on the larger node (1.4 cm) recently. ... A: You can definitely ask for a second opinion. As per the report details provided above there are some ... | |
| Cellular dermatofibroma, breast skin. | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: i had a cyst in right breats and its immunohsto report is cd34 and s100 are negatuve and diagnosis ... A: Dermatofibroma is a benign lesion of skin and one of the more common ones. Cellular (increased ... | |
| Bladder Cancer Biopsy | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: My father: 69 years old. History: Hematuria started 1 year ago with no follow-up (stopped by itself ... A: Papillary urothelial carcinoma of low grade malignancy, is definitely cancer. However, it is the ... | |
| Lumbar puncture results | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a lumbar puncture done recently due to testing for Multiple Sclerosis. While I did not have ... A: Lumbar puncture and examination of the spinal fluid is used for diagnosing multiple sclerosis and ... | |
| Immature Granulocytes | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: 6 mean? All other levels were WNL . Thank you. A: This just indicates you have a very minimal level of immature granulocytes. This is a good thing as ... | |
| Basal Cell Carcinoma; Clark Nevus | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: My friend had a diagnosis of A. Right Superior Breast - Clark Nevus Compound and B. Medial aspect ... A: There are two diagnoses provide: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer and is one of ... | |
| Blood Flow Cytometry | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have been having mild lyphocytosis for the last 3 years. (WBC 8,000-9,000 ,lymph 60%, Mono 5%, ... A: CD13 and CD33 are expressed by cells of myeloid lineage and CD33 is also expressed on monocytes ... | |
| spindle cell neoplasm | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: i had a lump in my breast...i had excision biopsy of that lump which was firm, round and smooth... i ... A: The opinion - Spindle cell neoplasm is kind of incomplete. This only tells that the growth is ... | |
| biopsy results | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: Would you please help me understand the following report? Multiple sections show pseudocystic fat ... A: Most likely this is a benign lesion based on the information provided. There seems to be component ... | |
| pap smear results | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: , My pap reads "predominance of intermediate and superficial squamous epithelial cells" and "heavy ... A: Intermediate and superficial cells are different stages of maturation of the epithelium lining the ... | |
| Bladder cancer | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: my husband had 3 hemorrhoid bandings done. Between the second and third banding he had gross ... A: The report states very clearly that infiltrating strands of cancer cells are seen. There is no ... | |
| Spindle Cell Neoplasm | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: My Dad (70) had a nodule removed from his head and had to go in for surgery today to have a portion ... A: Spindle cells are elongated cells with pointy ends and are much wider in the middle. These cells are ... | |
| lab results | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya, I'm trying to make sense of my lab numbers. My doctor said he had not idea whether low ... A: Monocytes are type of blood cells which increase in number in presence of long standing infection. ... | |
| Bone Marrow Results | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I was just diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome with 5q- and monosomy 7 sub type. i am trying to ... A: Hypercellular bone marrow indicates that there are increased number of cells present in the marrow. ... | |
| Biopsy Results | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I just had a biopsy done from a lump in my mouth. At the top of the report it states SCCA vs ... A: Dysplasia refers to abnormal growth of cells and tissue. Such cells are not entirely normal and ... | |
| blood tests | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: was wondering if u could help. although i cant remember the exact numbers i know that once again my ... A: If the WBC have been increasing with every test and have atypical cells. Ideally a bone marrow exam ... | |
| Histiocytes in Pap Smear | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm 41. At my annual appt. my pap came back normal but with a presence of histiocytes. I am ... A: Various studies have evaluated presence of histiocytes (a type of mono nuclear cells with a ... | |
| Biopsy Lab Results | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a thyroid biopsy on a single solid nodule, measuring about 3cm. As a 33 year old ... A: I am not aware of the turn around time in Canada for processing of biopsy samples. Normally the ... | |
| 2nd opinion on kidney cancer pathology report | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: How can I inexpensively verify the veracity(DNA) of the specimen used in the pathology report as ... A: A second opinion is sought from another pathology dept (pathologist). Each department has their own ... | |
| CBC | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: i had a CBC test and my eos was 7,does it mean that i have a parasitic infection or not?also my ... A: Eosinophils at 7 (percentage) is minimally elevated. This could be because of allergy or parasites. ... | |
| PSA | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: 3 Months ago i found a chlamydia T in prostate, my PSA measured with beckhman access was 13.5. I ... A: Ideally results from one type of equipment should be compared and not across different equipment. ... | |
| moderate dysplasia mole | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I had several moles removed from my back. The biopsy showed 3 with moderate dysplasia and further ... A: A dysplastic mole is considered pre-cancerous - it is more likely to turn into melanoma than regular ... | |
| Neutrophils absolute High | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I jut got a copy of my blood work. I came back from a long trip a week ago. the second day high ... A: The antibiotic course should be completed. If you stop midway you tend to develop resistance in ... | |
| Neutrophils absolute High | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I jut got a copy of my blood work. I came back from a long trip a week ago. the second day high ... A: The results do noty suggest cancer. Most likely you may have a viral diarrhea if no bacteria were ... | |
| abnormal blood test | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: On my latest blood test, I noticed that some results are pretty high. I was not sick that day, I ... A: I did not see this question first. Okay...the RA latex is for rheumatoid factor....this is ... | |
| pretty worried | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: On my latest blood work, I've noticed that some results are in the HIGH range. I had no infection ... A: You haven't mentioned what blood work came back as high. If lymphocytes in your complete blood ... | |
| pathology | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Liver function test of my blood shows elevated level of SERUM ALKLAINE PHOSPHATE 690 IU/L. What ... A: Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is part of liver panel. High levels of ALP are either due to damage to ... | |
| Biopsy Question | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: They biopsied a large tumor found in her lungs. They said the biopsy showed it is a Sarcoma. She had ... A: Any type of cancer can spread to the lung. Sarcoma spreads to lung often, though among all ... | |
| Lupus Anticoag Screen & Anit-Cardiolipin | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: 42yr female, sarcoidosis plus auto-immune disease (not labeled yet) I just asked you about other ... A: The tests CRP is to find out if there is any indication of an acute inflammatory process. Your ... | |
| CSF Albumin & IgG, S Results | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: 42yr old female, have Sarcoidosis (including neuro) & another auto-immune disease (docs are still ... A: All the tests indicate presence of infection...including CSF values. Post treatment the white cell ... | |
| FNA report | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Had FNA (non-US assisted) of right thyroid, large, complex, dominant nodule. Results were provided ... A: The report mentions histiocytes. If there was proteinaceous material and the aerated contents were ... | |
| pathology report | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I did blood test. Monocytes count is 1. WBC 9500, NEUROPHILS 55,LYMPHOCYTES 39, RBC 5.40, HEMOGLOBIN ... A: These values do not suggest any abnormality. You can however modify your diet to reduce high fat / ... | |
| ectopic prathyroid adenoma | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: .I just had total thyroidectomy 2 weeks ago.The result came as a surprise to surgeon and pathologist ... A: Parathyroid adenoma (80-85% cases) as well as parathyroid hyperplasia (10-15%) both cause increase ... | |
| CD1800 Specimen Data report | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have been very tired, cant sleep, urine smelling very sweet, i was told i have ketones in urine, ... A: SGPT is mildly elevated. Elevation in this enzyme is an indicator of liver damage / disease. However ... | |
| path report on thyroid nodule | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: My thyroid needle biopsy report says, "Scant follicular epithelium, scant thick colloid, blood and ... A: The report indicates that the material which has been aspirated is not sufficient to make a ... | |
| Blood Test Concerns (immature gran | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I sent this before but think I gave my wrong e-mail, please excuse me if this is a duplicate ... A: As far as I know testosterone injections should not cause decrease in platelet count. Increase in ... | |
| Low Platelet Count and Immature granulocytes | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: Should we be concerned about recent blood tests for a family member which showed immature ... A: There is a mild increase in immature granulocytes compared to April. The platelet count is okay. ... | |
| High Granulocytes. | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I just got my blood test results and my immature Granulocyte4s were at 2% and my Immature grans were ... A: A minimal increase in these cells with mild elevation of total white blood cells could indicate ... | |
| Information about bornmarrow Aspiration result | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: My child's BMA result states as "Cellular marro. M:E ratio =1:1. Erythroid hyperpasia seen with ... A: The bone marrow report does not indicate presence of cancer cells / leukemia (blood cancer) There ... | |
| Surgical Pathology Report | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I got my biopsy report back and under the diagnosis it read "colonic mucosa with congestion and ... A: Colon normally has lymphoid cells scattered all over. At times these aggregate into groups which is ... | |
| mole biopsy results | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a quick question for you. I have had a mole on my foot since I was a baby, 3 years ago I had ... A: Blue Nevus is most often benign lesion. It is of two types...common and cellular and are considered ... | |
| Liver Lesion | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently saw my doctor for severe stomach pain. He performed a urine test, blood test and CT ... A: A radiologist would better explain what an enhancing lesion is. He should have provided some ... | |
| suspicious for papillary carcinoma | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: My path report reads; hypercellular specimen characterized by enlarged overlapping oval/rounded ... A: According to this report the cells show some features which are seen in papillary cancer of thyroid. ... | |
| Lab results ? | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I hope that you can help me. I am trying to understand my results more clearly. I was diagnosed ... A: The first stage of potential iron deficiency anemia is depletion of iron stores. This leads to ... | |
| supraclavicular lymph node enlargement | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: About 4 months ago I noticed a lump above my left collarbone. No pain, slightly mobile, rubbery ... A: Cervical Lymph chain refers to a group of serially linked lymph nodes in the neck. The head and neck ... | |
| supraclavicular lymph node enlargement | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: About 4 months ago I noticed a lump above my left collarbone. No pain, slightly mobile, rubbery ... A: Given your family history, you should have the node biopsied to alleviate your anxiety. However the ... | |
| Folate Low ? | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: 7 so confused about this. If you can tell me if this is low how low or how high is this thank you in ... A: You need to have more information from your doctor. Folic acid levels can be measured in two ways. ... | |
| ectopic prathyroid adenoma | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: .I just had total thyroidectomy 2 weeks ago.The result came as a surprise to surgeon and pathologist ... A: There is considerable overlap between the cytology of thyroid and parathyroid gland. A parathyroid ... | |
| Blood test Immature Granulocytes | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: My latest physical indicated all measurements to be in the "normal" ranges except for Immature ... A: Given that all other cells are within normal range, and if the total white blood cell count isn't ... | |
| Results? | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I just had post-right partial nephrectomy surgery. I had a clear cell renal cell carcinoma, stage 1 ... A: I do not deal with cytogenetic testing so cannot provide more information. This test just indicates ... | |
| MCV and MCH elevated | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 40 year old female and my blood test results show high MCV (103 in range of 80-98) and high ... A: If the high MCV was accompanied by decrease in hemoglobin then this suggests anemia which may be due ... | |
| bone marrow | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: What is the difference between NORMAL MARROW and REACTIVE MARROW according to bone marrow ... A: Normal marrow is one which has all the marrow components / cells having normal appearance - shape ... | |
| abnormal pathology | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: my 5 year old had what they thought was a blocked gland removed from slightly below her bottom eye ... A: Without actually seeing the biopsy slides, it is difficult to say what the pathology is. If they ... | |
| bone marrow aspiration cytology report | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: my bone marrow aspiration cytology report concludes the following impression: reactive marrow with ... A: I am not sure what the is question being asked here. Overall the impression indicates that you have ... | |
| malignant melanoma | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: 9 days ago I had a mole removed and lab report came back yesterday. My doctor said this is serious ... A: I am sorry for giving bad news. As per the report described above the lesion is malignant melanoma - ... | |
| TLC count is high | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: MY CBC report details are as follows: HB - 15.7 mg/dl TLC 17800 /cumm DLC (WBC differential) ... A: CBC (Complete Blood count) is a screening test and not a diagnostic one. It helps point in a ... | |
| help with FNA results | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: i received these after a second biopsy. "the smears show abundant follicle cells with many ... A: On cytology microfollicles can be seen in benign as well as malignant conditions. Absence of ... | |
| Any help with direction? | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I am seeking help as this is the last recourse that I have. I have been to every type of doctor, ... A: You have described your position in some detail and I can understand how troubling it is for you not ... | |
| Husbands melanoma | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: My husbands report came back and I wanted to know if you could help me with what it all means. It ... A: In simple words the above stated report describes the cells present in the two layers of skin...the ... | |
| labs | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: WBC's are elevated @ 12.2- no signs/symptoms of illness. RDW elevated @ 14.9, NEUT# elevated at 8.7 ... A: These values are just minimally above normal. The possibilities are that 1) these are normal for you ... | |
| Husbands melanoma | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: My husbands report came back and I wanted to know if you could help me with what it all means. It ... A: As per the final diagnosis the melanoma has been completely excised. It says "residual melanoma" so ... | |
| Abnormal Mole | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I had a shave excision done on a mole on my lateral thigh with the diagnosis: Inflamed compound ... A: For any biopsy it is always best practice to have clear margins. This indicates the lesion has been ... | |
| SGOT test shows lower level | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: My wife's SGOT test showing decreasing trends , done 3 times in last 5 months , it was 21 in fist ... A: Anti tubercular drugs can cause damage to liver and SGOT test is done to look out for such a ... | |
| atypical lymphocytic infiltrate | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: My husband had a biopsy from lesion on his shoulder. After three pathology labs tested the sample we ... A: Atypical lymphocyte infiltrate basically means abnormal collection of lymphocytes (a type of blood ... | |
| cervical cone biopsy results | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Mild Chronic Cervicitis. Focal Koilocyte Like Changes Noted. Dysplastic Nuclear Features are not ... A: It is very likely that the cone biopsy got all the cells. The cells in the PAP smear do not show any ... | |
| Pathology | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a medical lab tech (twelve years of experience) and currently in school to finish my MT degree. ... A: You can work in a pathology lab as an ASCP certified lab tech. You can apply to jobs in hospiatl ... | |
| PAP smear | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: What is the significance of abundant polymorphonuclear leukocytes in a PAP smear? A: It would depend one on thetime when the smear was taken. If during or just after menstrual ... | |
| Breast cancer | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: Recently my mom has developed breast pain and our doctor asked us to do mammograph, MRI, But the ... A: The FNAC procedure involves removing cells with the help of needle and syringe. The aspirated cells ... | |
| Need an advice | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: THE ULTRA SOUND OF NECK IMPRESSION: -ENLARGED LEFT SUBMANDIBULAR JUGULAR GLAND WITH ALTERED ... A: The FNAC report indicates that you have a long standing abscess. This is basically a collection of ... | |
| Elevated WBC, Lymphs PCT and Grans | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I visited the doctor a couple of weeks ago. I've been having trouble swallowing along with some ... A: The blood work is indicative of presence of infection. Sore throat and enlarged lymph nodes. ... | |
| Need an advice | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: THE ULTRA SOUND OF NECK IMPRESSION: -ENLARGED LEFT SUBMANDIBULAR JUGULAR GLAND WITH ALTERED ... A: FNAC is fine needle aspiration cytology. A needle is inserted in the lesion and negative pressure ... | |
| stage II melanoma | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: My pathology report noted a depth of invasion of 2.3mm-Clarks level IV - no erosion or ulceration. ... A: Vascular invasion suggests that some melanoma cells have penetrated the blood vessels and may ... | |
| hpv slide | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: my gynecologist told me my culposcopy showed high risk hpv, so i had leep surgery to remove the ... A: HPV is a virus and has many subtypes. Some of these carry a risk of development of cancer in ... | |
| Dermatopathology report | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could explain a few features for me that in my skin biopsy report I don't ... A: Dermatitis is inflammation of the dermis (deeper layer of skin...epidermis is superficial layer) ... | |
| Urine Cytology | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: What does the following results mean: The specimen consists predominantly of squames. The ... A: Cells with hyper chromatic nuclei...are basically cells in which the chromatin (genetic material) ... | |
| Urine Cytology | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: What does the following results mean: The specimen consists predominantly of squames. The ... A: The report details microscopic examination of urine. Crystals are found along with histiocytes ... | |
| supraclavicular enlarged lymph node | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm 61 and recently found a very large supraclavicular lymph node on the left side (8 x 9 cm). I ... A: A lymph node can be enlarged in infection / trauma or presence of cancer. To say why your ... | |
| colonoscopy | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is 19 an has had abdominal pain,nausea since November and constipation on an off along ... A: There is no single test which conclusively diagnoses Crohn's disease. All the tests mentioned by you ... | |
| lab reports | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: my first lab report stated: Rare Atypical lymphocytes present. The second report stated: Pt has ... A: Pancytopenia implies overall decrease in all type of blood cells. These are reduced due to number of ... | |
| abnormal pap smear result | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: im casie from singapore and i recently did a pap smear which came back abnormal. the report said : ... A: Atypical cells are those which are neither completely normal nor full blown cancer cells. They have ... | |
| Hashimotos thyioditis | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Had fna done for f/65yrs mother, below is pathology report gross picture: Fina needlae sapiration ... A: The FNA report indicates that the lesion is suggestive of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. This is an ... | |
| Question On CT Scan | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: Dahiya, You have answered many question for me in the past, and I am turning to you once again. My ... A: An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of the blood vessel. This is a result of weakening ... | |
| Skin Biopsy Histopathology Results | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a Punch skin biopsy performed, by my Dermatologist. He suspected Dermatologists, due ... A: I apologize for the delay in replying to your question. Due to unavoidable circumstances I was ... | |
| PSA TESTS | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a question in regards to the PSA tests, and am hoping you can help in providing some ... A: PSA test results can be interpreted a number of different ways and there may be differences in ... | |
| blood | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 30 years old man,i'm going to marry.I have minor thalassemia,but i don't know if my fiancee ... A: Thalassemia is of two types. major and minor. Thalassemia major is a complex disease and two genes ... | |
| Path Report | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: My 7 yo daughter has been complaining of fatigue, tummy aches, and sleeping more than usual. I took ... A: The CBC results do not show any cause of concern. The symptoms may be due to a viral infection. ... | |
| Inconclusive cbc with differential, auto | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I had a cbc with differential, auto done 4 days ago. I got a call today from the Doctor who ordered ... A: You should have received your CBC results also, they do not take longer that bilirubin to process. ... | |
| Thyroid Nodule Biopsy | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I had a fine needle biopsy of a thyroid nodule on 4/21/10 and my endoconologist is recommending that ... A: The aspiration report sates that the overall picture is of atypia. This means the features are not ... | |
| Inconclusive cbc with differential, auto | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a cbc with differential, auto done 4 days ago. I got a call today from the Doctor who ordered ... A: It is likely that there was some error in sample collection and preservation. The blood could have ... | |
| Low blood cell counts | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a 47 yowf and have had a 2-3 year history of borderline low white counts. For the past 8 months ... A: If there is pancytopenia and levels drop with each subsequent test it is a matter of concern. ... | |
| under standing my son's tumor | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: My son who is now 14yr's old has a dermal spindle cell neoplasm with schwannian and melanocytic ... A: The entity of melanocytic nevus with schwannian differentiation consistent with neurocristic ... | |
| Melanoma | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: My husband's slide consultation report came back to read as follows: Clinical Data: 7mm Nodule - ... A: I am sorry to hear about your sister. I wish your husband good health. Clark's level IV indicates ... | |
| understanding pathology report | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have had a thyroid ultrasound, thyroid uptake (123), and a recent thyroid biopsy but my results ... A: In an FNA a needle is used to aspirate material from a site and then evaluate and arrive at a ... | |
| Surgical pathology report | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: My recent report has the comment "There is a presence of intraepithelial high grade serous carcinoma ... A: I am assuming this is from a PAP smear report. This implies that there is evidence of cancer in the ... | |
| US guided FNA of Thyroid | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I had the biopsy of a soft tissue nodule anterior to the left thyroid gland , within the ... A: As per your report there is no mention of presence of lymphocytes, lymphoid globules etc which ... | |
| US guided FNA of Thyroid | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I had the biopsy of a soft tissue nodule anterior to the left thyroid gland , within the ... A: This is most likely a thyroid nodule. Follicles are arrangement of thyroid cells. These are ... | |
| Iron Saturation Panel | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Test results: Ferritin 14 N Iron 56 N total iron binding capacity 459 H UIBC 403 H Iron ... A: Ferritin is the protein which helps bind iron absorbed from the gut and transports to its place of ... | |
| Rubella titres? | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I am currently pregnant and while reviewing my blood work noticed that my rubella antibody level was ... A: I assume that this is for Rubella IgG. These levels would indicate current or past exposure to ... | |
| Hematopathology Report | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I had a bone marrow biopsy done on April 12th, I'm a 30 years old female. The results: The bone ... A: I do not understand what the question is the report basically indicates that it a normal bone ... | |
| Immature Granulocytes & Grans | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Could you explain the following on my blood tests? Immature Granulocytes = 1 Immature grans (Abs) = ... A: In normal blood tests you should not have immature granulocytes. These appear in presence of ... | |
| psa testing using the siemens chemiluminescent method | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My question is can the Siemens Chemiluminescent method detect PSA Levels lower than .10ng/ml? In ... A: It depends on the generation of the assay The first-generation assays had lower limits of PSA ... | |
| Blood Work | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help, and it will be helpful to others. Before I put in the blood work I wanted go ... A: RBC 4.5, HGB 12.0, HTC 36.3, MCV 80.1 MCHC 32.9, FDW 15.1, MPV 6.5, EOS % 7.0, SEGS 72.0, LYMPHS ... | |
| lab results | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: What does a high "Auto Lymph" result mean on a lab test? And should I be concerned? A: Lymph refer to a type of white blood cells. These are raised in many conditions...infections to ... | |
| Is it 100% Thyroid Cancer? | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning, I'm 26 and just received my results for my Thyroid Biopsy and have been told I ... A: The features described in the FNA report are seen in papillary cancer of thyroid. You can have the ... | |
| Pathology results | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Heamoglobin 107 (115-160) Haematocrit 0.33 (0.34-0.48) Everything else was within normal range. ... A: Anemia is a symptom of an underlying disease process. In simple words it is the reduced capacity of ... | |
| Follicular Neoplasm | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a 74 yo male. Had a FNA and came back Follicular neoplasm. Doctor recomends total ... A: The protocol for a FNA diagnosis of follicular neoplasm is removal of the nodule / thyroid. This is ... | |
| Blood Test | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: What is your interpretation of the following blood test values that were outside the normal ranges: ... A: I hope these are values for adults. The main value which is clinically significant is the hemoglobin ... | |
| Mononucleosis | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I bartend at a bikini bar and recently discovered one of our dancers had/has mono. other than ... A: Mononucleosis is spread by person-to-person contact. The primary method of transmission is through ... | |
| routine blood word results | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a bit concerned that my CBC results show slight abnormalities; that is, some of results are ... A: The CBC range is set by taking an average of values from a given normal population. Since this is a ... | |
| Looking for answers to test results | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I had been having severe Rt shoulder and muscle pain. MRI revealed: heterogeneous appearance to bone ... A: All these tests are more of screening tests than those which provide a definite diagnosis. LDH is a ... | |
| atypical lymphocitosis | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: What can cause atypical lymphocytosis? I went to a new dr when I moved. He was checking thyroid ... A: People with Thalassemia do have lymphocytosis and are also prone to more infections. Patients with ... | |
| atypical lymphocitosis | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: What can cause atypical lymphocytosis? I went to a new dr when I moved. He was checking thyroid ... A: An absolute lymphocyte count of 5.1 is high. Most common causes of increased lymphocytes are viral ... | |
| abnormal blood test | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year old son had a blood test that showed white blood cell count 2.8L and absolute neutrophils ... A: Low blood counts are seen in many diseases like Viral infections, congenital disorders which affect ... | |
| what does my pathology report mean? | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I am unclear about the findings in my pathology report. Follicular lesion, favor nodular ... A: Hurthle cells are enlarged follicular epithelial cells. These are metabolically altered cells seen ... | |
| what does my pathology report mean? | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I am unclear about the findings in my pathology report. Follicular lesion, favor nodular ... A: The report indicates that thyroid tissue cells are present. These are follicular cells (cells whihc ... | |
| Pathologist terminology | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: My husband of 43 years died suddenly in his sleep and I have just received the pathologist's report. ... A: I am sorry to hear about your loss. I will try my best to explain these terms to you. Anoxia: This ... | |
| Low Platlet Count | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: My 18 year old son has been sick for a few days, we had blood work done today and his plt count is ... A: Atypical lymphocytes area type of blood cells which appear in blood in various conditions Like post ... | |
| Pathology report regarding breast | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: What does proliferative fibrocystic changes with associated microcalcifications mean? Found in right ... A: Gloria Most women will have fibrocystic changes in the breast...with age tough fibrous tissue ... | |
| Lab Results | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I am a 45 year old female and I want to know if I should be concerned with my lab results. I go to ... A: All the lab results provided by you are normal except for platelet count which is mildly elevated. ... | |
| MDS | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Can you please explain this diagnosis where I can understand it? Bone marrow aspirate and biopsy: ... A: Your bone marrow report concludes that the condition is Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) ... | |
| lymph node biopsy | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I am twenty-nine and have had a rough last six months. Okay, so I started felling tired, sweating a ... A: Histiocytosis is a group of diverse disorders where the common factor is accumulation and ... | |
| colon, transverse, polypectomy | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: On my pathology report under Diagnosis: Colon, cecum, biopsy: - Hyperplastic polyp, fragments of - ... A: From the report provided it seems two polyps (overgrowth of inner lining of the intestine)were ... | |
| Blood test results | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: hope you can help. I am female aged 52years, was diagnosed with SLE 14 years ago %26 have blood test ... A: Vit B12 deficiency can cause one to feel tired, have numbness and tingling sensation in the legs. ... | |
| CBC w/ diff results | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: For about a year and a half I have been super fatigued and tired. Sleeping at times 12 hours a day, ... A: Hypothyroidsism explains your symptoms and you would be feeling better after starting synthroid. ... | |
| High ESR | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have had a high ESR rate 37 to 100 over the last 4 years and also a low neutrophil count. What ... A: ESR by itself is not a diagnostic test. It just indicates that there is some chronic or inflammatory ... | |
| Path Report | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I received a diagnosis of sebaceous carcinoma based on a positive stain of EMA and the location of ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. Indeed sebaceous carcinoma is a rare tumor. ... | |
| thyroid nodules | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: In March 2009 an incidental finding on a CT scan detected 5 left lobe small hypoechoic (solid) ... A: Nodules is the thyroid even when benign can grow pretty fast. However to confirm their nature a ... | |
| Blood Test | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 38yo male and had a recent blood test performed. Everything was in great order except for a ... A: Jean: The RBC count is minimally raised above the upper limit. These values are dynamic and vary ... | |
| very low white blood cell count | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: We took our 13 month old son to urgent care last night because he had a 103 degree temperature after ... A: The counts are high and with medication the fever should come down and the elevated counts will ... | |
| Son's blood tests | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: During our son's six month check up we mentioned that our son seems to bleed easily have have ... A: tendency to bleed easily and difficulty in clotting has many causes. Decreased platelets / ... | |
| tlc count in blood report | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: my blood test result shows tlc 5400 hb 14.2 dlc n 59% e 04 b00l 36m 01 specific gr 1010. is it ... A: The blood counts mentioned above are within normal range. All these values are dynamic and have a ... | |
| Ferritin, Serum Lab results | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed as a carrier for Hemochromatosis. My ferritin, serum count on 12/18/2009 was ... A: Reference values are dependent on many factors, including patient age, gender, sample population, ... | |
| cervical cancer | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: Micro: sections from part c are ck5/6 positive and synaptophysin and ttf markers negative. The ... A: The two markers - synaptophysin and TTF are negative...that is are not present in th tumor ruling ... | |
| cervical cancer | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: Micro: sections from part c are ck5/6 positive and synaptophysin and ttf markers negative. The ... A: The diagnosis in your report is of a poorly differentiated invasive squamous cell carcinoma. This is ... | |
| bloodwork | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I will post to you the high levels that were found in my blood. This testing was done at the E.R. ... A: High fever diarrhea etc point towards an acute process most likely an infection. In such cases there ... | |
| thyroid FNA | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I am a 32yo female. In June, 2009 I began a course of suspected IBS. As part of the work up, ... A: An FNA can be repeated, though I doubt that it will yield more follicular cells. The material ... | |
| Understanding Bone Marrow Biopsy | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I am sorry if I am in the wrong area for asking these lengthy questions or, what seem to be lengthy ... A: Please do not apologize for lengthy questions. the more details you provide the better I can answer ... | |
| high b12 and ESR levels | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: my father in law is having high b12 levels of 2007and ESR in haemogram test says 72. the follow up ... A: The peripheral blood smear report does not indicate any abnormality. The B12 value is high and high ... | |
| candida spp & Ca | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: i am asking this question online. because i'm not getting any satisfactory answer for my father.. ... A: I am not an expert in this area. I only interpret tests and provide a diagnosis if required. You ... | |
| Lymphs count of blood work | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My lymphs count on my blood test was 48, normal is 14 - 46. What cause it to be out of range. A: The normal range for any parameter is arrived at as an average of a number of values of reasonably ... | |
| Need advice on surgical excision | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a stereotactic core biopsy of cluster of calcifications in the upper inner left ... A: It is a good idea to have the slides reviewed. If the diagnosis is same it resolves your issue, ... | |
| Blood test results | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: My Blood work showed elevated Hemoglobin at 16.9, Hematocrit at 49.1, MCV at 104.9, MCH at 36.1, and ... A: Elevated hemoglobin are seen in many conditions...like congenital heart disease. People living in ... | |
| What is the probable cause | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My father's Hemoglbin is decreasing. In 15 days it reduced from 8.0 to 6.6, The latest blood report ... A: First the neutrophil and lymphocytes as well as total white blood cell count does not indicate ... | |
| Low Lymphocytes | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Is low lymphocytes and all other bloodwork normal including white blood count indicative of ... A: Leukemia is not diagnosed based on count of lymphocytes alone. If the lymphocytes are extremely low ... | |
| pathology | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Respected Doctor, I got HB and P.S. done from a pathology lab. The result shows 14.5 HB (I am 37 ... A: Your hemoglobin is within normal range. Mild increase in eosinophils is seen in people who have ... | |
| mole biopsy | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Six months ago I asked for a mole to be removed from the middle of my lower back. This was purely a ... A: The mole is reported as mildly dysplastic melanocytic nevus. This in simple terms means that the ... | |
| breast biospy | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I had sterotactic core biopsy for microcalcifications on mamograms. They found proliferative ... A: As for now there isn't anything to worry about. The changes in your biopsy are benign and seen in ... | |
| Bone Marrow Biopsy | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Final Diagnosis: Peripheral Blood Demonstrating: 1.Normocytic, Normochromic Anemia. 2.Thrombcytosis. ... A: This is good news. There is no cytogenetic abnormality and I assume that all the antibodies are ... | |
| Bone Marrow Biopsy | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Final Diagnosis: Peripheral Blood Demonstrating: 1.Normocytic, Normochromic Anemia. 2.Thrombcytosis. ... A: The bone marrow and peripheral blood findings are suggestive of MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome) MDS ... | |
| Melanoma Pathology Report | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with Superficial Spreading Melanoma on my right posterior thigh. I have my ... A: Going by the measurement provided the biopsy is adequate. As the name implies a superficially ... | |
| Bone Marrow Desease?? | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I a 42 year old female and have suffered of anemia (10 Hgb) for the last 15-20 yrs, but for the ... A: A Hb of 7 is too low for the body to function normally. It explains your symptoms. Please have ... | |
| Lymphocytes | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Recent test shows 5628 absolute lymphocytes, 924 absolute monocytes, everything else within range. ... A: The lymphocyte count has to be evaluated along with any signs and symptoms you may have. A viral ... | |
| atypical lymphocytes | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: my 2 yr son is having total wbc count 17800.diffrential count is ... A: The counts are not essentially worrisome. Few atypical lymphocytes can appear in viral or some ... | |
| haemayology | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Good Evening! My physician said me to take Peripheral Smear Test. In my peripheral smear ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering this question. Your report indicates that you have anemia - ... | |
| lymph node pathology | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am a 34 year old female recently had 2 biopsies on enlarged lymph nodes 1 month apart. Can you ... A: The first report basically rules out presence of any type of cancer within the lymph node. The lymph ... | |
| Globulins urine | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: You said that minute amounts of globulins in urine would be normal... What would minute be ... A: Minute amounts of protein are normal in urine. Most tests do not detect this amount. However ... | |
| CBC | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Been feeling awful...exhaustion, left side tenderness(spleen?), flu like aches and pains and chils. ... A: I do not think that feeling awful should be accepted as the norm. Further evaluation in your case is ... | |
| CBC results | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm a typically healthy 17 year old, but I recently had blood drawn and my Segs level was 69.5% ... A: Since you are young and healthy this is most likely a physiological increase. This could be related ... | |
| analysis of report | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I am 31 year old and 5 month pregnant. My Doctor adviced me to go for blood test..in the result ... A: During pregnancy it is normal to have an increase in the white blood cells...that is what ... | |
| Bone biopsy | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: "Hello, I'd appreciate any help you can give me. I was diagnosed with breastcancer in 2005 (IDC ... A: A lesion in the bone can be mets from breast cancer, but this can be conclusively proven only by ... | |
| Lab Results question | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I saw one of your answers before, and you were very helpful to the person asking, so I thought I'd ... A: An expert in molecular pathology would be able to provide you with better information on the CD 19 ... | |
| Endometrial biopsy and ovarian cyst | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I am 45 and have had prolonged and heavy periods for a year. I finally went to the doctor and she ... A: Atypical cells are cells which do not have clear cut features of either normal or cancer cells. They ... | |
| Blood results 3year old son | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: my son is almost 3.his blood results are: analysis: result: reffer.values CEP(mm/h) 6 ... A: the lymphocyte percent are high and relatively neutrophils are low..as all the blood cells should ... | |
| CA 125 refence range | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Good day, I just turned 27 today and had gone thru post sub total hysterectomy and post left ... A: The reference range for CA-125 is 0-35 units/ml. This can be elevated in a number of non cancerous ... | |
| Abnormal blood test in 9 year old | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: My son had complete labs done, his test for thyroid (FREE T3) came back a little low(3.9L). As well ... A: I agree with your doctor.the mild low lymphocyte count is not significant. Low thyroid hormones can ... | |
| Globulins urine..iga serum | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I had urine electropheris and results were 26.9 albumin,alpha 1 14.7alpha2 21.0, beta 15.8 ..gamma ... A: Urine has minute amounts of protein and any significant urinary protein is indicative of some ... | |
| Sarcoidos to lymphoma? | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: 3 Years ago after some irregular blood work and a shadow on a chest Xray my doctor ordered a Chest ... A: If biopsy can be performed and a piece of lymph nodes is removed it will help to rule out or ... | |
| CARCINOID TUMOR | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: HUSBAND HAD SURGERY AND REMOVAL OF A CARCINOID TUMOR OF THE MESENTERY AND HAD 18 INCHES OF SMALL ... A: Carcinoids are a type of tumor which may be cancerous (malignant) or non cancerous (benign). These ... | |
| fnac lt thyroid nodular lobe | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: please give me your opinion.my lt thyoid lobe is noular the rt one was taken out 3 ys back.re ... A: Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid. It depends what type of thyroidits you have. Hashimoto's ... | |
| 2 year old cbc | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old daughter has been sick with recurrent cold symptoms for 2 months. She has been ... A: Most of the values of the blood parameters mentioned above are in normal range for pediatric age ... | |
| Reticulocyte or parasite | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have looked at (and video-captured) my blood seen under microscope where something clearly visible ... A: In that case these are most likely air bubbles you can see them singly and in groups. They come in ... | |
| Reticulocyte or parasite | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have looked at (and video-captured) my blood seen under microscope where something clearly visible ... A: Reticulocytes are young immature red blood cells and are normally present in blood composing 1% of ... | |
| Immunohistochemical testing for Lynch syndrome | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Three years ago at the age of 47, I was diagnosed with endometrial adenocarcinoma and underwent ... A: Not everyone is tested for Lynch syndrome. If a person fits the criteria then doctor recommends ... | |
| CBC results | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have done by CBC on 18 th sep and 25 th sep 2009 on account of abdominal pain and foul smelling ... A: High ALT is an indicator of liver disorder. Almost ten times higher than normal ALT is seen in ... | |
| spindle cell | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I had a very large growth in my left groin. Two weeks ago, I had an excisional biospy. The lymph ... A: Spindle cell lesion just describes the shape of cells in the tumor...that is spindle shaped. These ... | |
| CBC results | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have done by CBC on 18 th sep and 25 th sep 2009 on account of abdominal pain and foul smelling ... A: CBC results are dynamic and change every time a blood sample is tested. as long as they are within ... | |
| Results of biopsy for thyroid | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Diagnosed with multi nodules on thyroid. My dr's office called and said the results of my FNA was ... A: Most likely your complex nodule will be a type of goiter. which is enlargement of thyroid gland and ... | |
| My 22 month old baby | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughters father and I are separate. We agree that he will take her to her pediatrician. I ... A: Overall the results are normal. Elliptocytes are elliptical shaped red blood cells, which are ... | |
| high red cell folate levels | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I just had my blood work done and on the results form my red cell folate level is listed as * 2075. ... A: High folate (Vit B6) and Vit B12 levels are not usually clinically monitored. High folate levels are ... | |
| Low White blood cell | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have had low WBC counts for a while, sometimes they're normal, sometimes they're low. I went to a ... A: All the blood parameters for a complete blood count are dynamic. The value change every time it is ... | |
| Anion Gap | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a uncle who is visiting from California that had a blood test analysis and was told he had a ... A: Anion gap is the measurement of ions, ie charged molecules in blood. An increased anion gap ... | |
| Pathology report to rule out Cutneous Lymphoma | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been having an ongoing rash for 6 years.It is extremely itchy not very responsive to teatment ... A: The report points to features of skin which are a result of constant itching. There is increase in ... | |
| absolute Lymphocytes | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: my blood test after 24 hr fast came back with 820 L absolute lymphocytes and RDW was 15.3... WBC was ... A: Leukocyte esterase is a screening test used to detect a substance that suggests there are white ... | |
| Just took an urine test | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I just took an urine test (blood and urine) and all the results were shown as negative except for ... A: If all other tests are normal and only few bacteria is seen this would indicate contamination and ... | |
| Papsmear test | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I did a papsmear test, the result came "low grade of squamous intraepithelial lesion", what does it ... A: "low grade of squamous intraepithelial lesion" refers to presence of abnormal cells in the surface ... | |
| Scattered Thyroids | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: my report says "Three smears examined, pauticelluar smears show a few scattered thyroids" what does ... A: The report states that the cells are very few. There has to be something more as few scattered ... | |
| elevated CEA | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I went to my Dr. due to abdominal discomfort and a change in bowel habits. She ran some bloodwork ... A: An elevated WBC is usually seen in infection. CEA (carcinoembryoinc antigen)is a screening test to ... | |
| lab results | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: what is Lymph abs 3.4 and Lymph 47.9 ANSWER: Hello Ana: Absolute lymphocytes refers to the total ... A: The absolute count is just at the upper limit and the percentage is mildly elevated. Any viral ... | |
| pathology report-what does this mean | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: left upper thyroid signifigant finding present scanty evidence of papillary lesion. Scheduled for ... A: The report says significant finding present but then does not mention what that finding is. It does ... | |
| lab results | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: what is Lymph abs 3.4 and Lymph 47.9 A: Absolute lymphocytes refers to the total number of Lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) in a ... | |
| Unusual EBV titer combination | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a 40 year old man that up until this past year was in excellent health. Never smoke, never ... A: I agree this is an unusual report. If both VCAIgG and EBNA were positive it would just indicate that ... | |
| h.pylori and UGI endoscopy | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: pylori infection and abdominal pain my doctor give my the medication for H.pylori infection and he ... A: The UGI endoscopy is advised in case a biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis of H.pylori. If ... | |
| Liver biopsy/non-hodgkins in remission/gallbladder removal | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Please help understand findings: benign hepatic parenchyma, macrovesicular steatosis. several portal ... A: Let me put you to ease right away. the above stated report does not give any indication of presence ... | |
| Prostatectomy Follow Up PSA Test | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: On Sept 17, 2009 I had da Vinci surgery to remove my prostate. My first month PSA test resulted in ... A: Ideally all PSA tests including the baseline (the first test) should be done in the same lab using ... | |
| goitre | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: my ultrasound shows features s/o multinodular goitre involving rt lobe of thyroid and parts of rt ... A: You can have goiter without associated hypothyroidism. Goiter is basically enlargement of gland and ... | |
| unsatisfactory pap smear | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I am 60 years old and have never had a abnormal pap test. I recently went to my Family Dr. for my ... A: I do not understand what thickening of cells in your report signify. If the report says that the ... | |
| goitre | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: my ultrasound shows features s/o multinodular goitre involving rt lobe of thyroid and parts of rt ... A: I am not an expert on treatment. A goiter is an enlargement of thyroid gland and may or may not ... | |
| Fine Needle Lymph Node Biopsy | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I had a fine needle biopsy performed on an enlarged lymph node. The results were clear of malignancy ... A: If there was the slightest suspicion of Lymphoma further investigation would be done to confirm the ... | |
| CBC results | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: My two year old has had multiple blood work drawn for his kidney issues and he has consistant ... A: First of all increased lymphocytes do not indicate cancer in all cases. Second I hope the range ... | |
| CBC results | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: My two year old has had multiple blood work drawn for his kidney issues and he has consistant ... A: All the above values are part of CBC - complete blood count. These parameters are dynamic and every ... | |
| MPV test low alk -phos H | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I just got my test and My MVP is 6.7 and my Alk Phos is 122 and My Alt is 60. Can you tell me what ... A: The Alkaline phosphatase(ALP) measure the level of the enzyme in blood and this is produced by the ... | |
| Elevated CRP | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 27yo male and since January this year I have been frequently ill. Each time I am sick with ... A: In a normal healthy person, based on the the lab and technique used for measurement the CRP levels ... | |
| Elevated CRP | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 27yo male and since January this year I have been frequently ill. Each time I am sick with ... A: The blood work is within normal range. The CRP is elevated. CRP is an acute phase reactant. In other ... | |
| Blood CBCs (mine & my daughter's) | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to come to the bottom of a bit of a mystery. My platelets keep coming back quite low and ... A: The ideal person to help you with this situation will be a hematologist...a person which deals with ... | |
| WBC | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Over the past 3/4 years my wbc has gradually increased. It started at 11.8 in 2005 and in oct 2009 ... A: The WBC counts are dynamic and change every time you have a CBC done. However they should remain ... | |
| HIGH LYPHOCYTES BUT ZERO MONOCYTES AND BASOPHILS | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: This is Ajay, I am 23 years old. Today I got my blood report and it indicated Haemoglobin 14.1 ... A: Your blood reports are basically normal. The differential count is a relative count based on the ... | |
| 13yr old with EBV/CMV chronic swollen lymph nodes in his neck since toddler | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I am very concerned, in May my 13 year old son was diagnosed with both Epstein Barr Mono as well as ... A: With the list of symptoms you have described your son definitely requires a detailed exam and a ... | |
| abnormal blood tests | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: The dr called me back for repeat tests. I don't have the first one except the platlets were 129. One ... A: Methotrexate is the drug used for RA. However this has lot of toxic side effects. One of them is ... | |
| 32 year old daughter | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: She has a large goiter on throat for some time now dr ordered T3 total, T4 free TSH CBC with diff ... A: Your daughter has an enlargement of thyroid gland. This could be because of a nodule/s. This affects ... | |
| Lymphoma vs Sarcoidosis | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: After several visits to the ENT, I insisted on a biopsy for a lump on my neck. ENT insisted it was ... A: The alternative to an open biopsy is FNA (fine needle aspiration) This could be under ultrasound or ... | |
| Job prospects | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing science career project for class and I've chosen Pathology. I was wondering if you knew ... A: Pathology is a challenging and interesting field of medicine. However before you specialize in ... | |
| colonoscopy results | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I had a colonoscopy with biopsies that indicated increased numbers of lamina propria eosinophils and ... A: if you have had a definitive diagnosis of Crohn's this present biopsy would be part of the same ... | |
| confusing results with Thyroid biopsy | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a hemithyroidectomy due to hyperplastic cells (on the left). I have anxiously been ... A: It is difficult to say what the diagnosis is without having a look at the slides. Any diagnosis can ... | |
| Lymphoma vs Sarcoidosis | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: After several visits to the ENT, I insisted on a biopsy for a lump on my neck. ENT insisted it was ... A: Sarcoidosis is a diagnosis arrived at by exclusion. When all other diagnosis are ruled out one may ... | |
| my sister's cancer | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: my sister had a nasal endoscopic operation in her left nasal and the 1st pathology result as ... A: To verify the results one has to look at the slides. However, non keratinizing anaplastic carcinoma ... | |
| PSA Tests | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I am 56 with a PSA of 5 ng/ml and PSA free .36 (I trust it means 36%, right?). The tests were done ... A: PSA levels between 4 and 10 ng/ml are considered borderline. This increases the chances of cancer, ... | |
| about blood borne diseases | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I used a syringe which was used by someone intramuscularly. Will intramuscular injection cause blood ... A: One should never share any needles. There is always a risk of infection as the needle is no longer ... | |
| I need detailed explanation | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: would you be so kind to interpret my hematology report Normocytic normochromic RBC. Occassional ... A: Normocytic normochromic RBC. Occasional normocytic hypochromic cells. Occasional acanthocytes and ... | |
| abnormal blood test results | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya, I received a copy of my blood tests results today and would like your help in ... A: All the above results are within normal range. The chloride is just at the upper limit. Lymphocytes ... | |
| spindle cell neoplasm/whorls | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I had an excision of lesion right cheek done last week-lump was under skin- not on outside. This is ... A: Your lesion has been diagnosed as nodular fasciitis. first of all this is a benign lesion and not ... | |
| colon and liver | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: A focal tracer uptake in descending colon led to diagnosis of 1cm pedunclated polyp in descending ... A: I am not an expert on MRI images so cannot say what the MRI findings are I can only comment on the ... | |
| URGENT QUERY | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Respected Dr. My aunt encountered a lump on the lower portion of the breasts.When she went for a ... A: The report indicates that cells seen are atypical cells. These cells are neither normal not clear ... | |
| Pathology | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: You have very beautiful name by the way. I had 4 Dysplastic naevus. The pathology report said " ... A: A benign nevus or mole can be located in the epidermis, dermis or at the junction of dermis and ... | |
| colon and liver | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: A focal tracer uptake in descending colon led to diagnosis of 1cm pedunclated polyp in descending ... A: FNH or focal nodular hyperplasia of liver is a benign lesion and does not transform to liver cancer. ... | |
| liver CT scan | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Dahiya, I like to drink beer. Typically 4-5 per night on the weekends, basically every weekend for ... A: A radiologist will be better able to answer your question as to what is the best modality to image ... | |
| Low MPV, High WBC, RBC, & Hgb | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I was looking over a one year-old blood test and I noticed I had several outliers that the doctor ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering, due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to attend to ... | |
| Thyroid Mass | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6cmX5cmx3cm mass in m sternal notch. I also have 2 hypoechoic noules in my thyroid. I also ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering, due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to attend to ... | |
| psa | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I am just turning 48 this month. I also just had my annual physical. my psa was .08. the last time ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering, due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to attend to ... | |
| Dr.Dahiya I have questions regarding next steps with what tests should be run following this lab work | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a 56 year old female I have started 2 weeks ago with some nausea and bloating and with past ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering, due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to attend to ... | |
| Pathology report | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya, I have had an ongoing rash for about 5-6 years. It is in the crease of my leg (at panty ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering, due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to attend to ... | |
| Intrepretation Needed | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My spouse has colon cancer. Following are two pathology reports- the first one from the polyps ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering, due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to attend to ... | |
| Intrepretation Needed | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My spouse has colon cancer. Following are two pathology reports- the first one from the polyps ... A: This is a regular detailed pathology report and can be intimidating to read and understand. The ... | |
| abnormal bloodwork CBC extremely ill | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been ill for the last 9 months with severe swelling in my joints, headache, neck pain, joint ... A: I will try and help as much as I can. A rheumatologist is be best to diagnose / rule out all the ... | |
| CBC with diff results | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My 16 yr old son has been dizzy, lightheaded and having headaches. The doc ordered blood work. ... A: The platelets are reduced but on their own they are not diagnostic of any specific disease. The ... | |
| CBC interpretation | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have read with interest your responses to past enquirers and their CBC results. As a result I'm a ... A: Yes, the only out of range value in the CBC is the lymphocyte count. however the total white blood ... | |
| Thyroid FNA | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a biopsy done on a nodule in my right lobe. When the doctor took the biopsy he said ... A: As far as I am aware it is a 10% chance based on some studies. The statistics are always for a wide ... | |
| IgM and IgG Antibody Specific to HSV 1 & 2 | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am an "expert" on the STD forum and had a question I don't have the resources to investigate, and ... A: This is unusual. Once a virus infects the body the IgG persist lifelong...the titer may drop from ... | |
| Thyroid FNA | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a biopsy done on a nodule in my right lobe. When the doctor took the biopsy he said ... A: the fine needle biopsy of thyroid nodule removes cells and they can be assessed for their morphology ... | |
| nasalpharangeal squamous cell cancer | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: what is the cause of this type of cancer? I understand it is common in the Asian countries.my ... A: EBV is the name of a virus - Epstein Barr Virus and these two causes which I mentioned earlier are ... | |
| MDS? | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: In 2004/2005, I had pancytopenia - all my counts were down, and I ended up with 5 transfusions ... A: I am not sure that MDS waxes or wanes, but remission is achieved upon treatment and duration of the ... | |
| Non-Caseating Granulomas | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I had armbone pain, night sweats, then shortly following tumor rapidly grew on ulnar bone. Had it ... A: Recurrence of lumps and new lumps appearing is something which should be investigated further. Also ... | |
| nasalpharangeal squamous cell cancer | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: what is the cause of this type of cancer? I understand it is common in the Asian countries.my ... A: Nasopharyngeal cancer is relatively rare in united states and even rest of the world. There is a ... | |
| MDS? | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: In 2004/2005, I had pancytopenia - all my counts were down, and I ended up with 5 transfusions ... A: It does seem that you have MDS. It would be better decided upon the appearance of the type of cells ... | |
| WBC count | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: " weeks ago i was admitted into hospital due to pregnancy complications and bloods were taken. I was ... A: In pregnancy there is a mild increase in white blood cell count (WBC) and is called physiological ... | |
| wbc 27000 | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I wanna start by saying what u do here is awesome. thank you. ok this is my problem I had recently ... A: The commonest cause of elevation in the white blood cell count is an infection. Even a mild sore ... | |
| thyroid FNA results | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: A few years ago I found a large nodule, almost 4 cm and subsequenlty had an FNA. it came back as an ... A: Hurthle cell change is seen in the thyroid cells in some benign conditions. Rarely it is a part of ... | |
| sir plz tells meaning of severe normocytic normochromic anemia blood picture with atypical cells | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: sir iam a pharmacist my son age is 11months. blood report is 1.hb--2.7gms% 2.packed cell volume ... A: The report indicates that your son is severely anemic with presence of abnormal cells. The next step ... | |
| ADENOMATOUS POLYP | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: Our friends's microsocpic diagnosis from his surgical pathology report from his colonoscopy read : ... A: An adenoma is type of polyp which is benign. However it has the potential to turn into cancer. The ... | |
| CBC results | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: two days ago I had a CBC test and my platelet count was low at 92. My MPV was high at 12.7 and my ... A: Leukemia / lymphoma is not diagnosed on the basis of MPV. Monocyte count is mildly elevated and can ... | |
| High and Low Levels on Lab Reports | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: In 2 different lab reports take in the last few weeks there is some are of concern for me that these ... A: Ideally all lab tests should be done in one lab to maintain the continuity as there may be some ... | |
| thyroid pathology | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a very hard nodule in my right thyroid. the radiologist that performed the biopsy said it was ... A: Your report indicates that thyroid cells arranged in shape of follicles are seen and they contain ... | |
| Non-Caseating Granulomas | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I had armbone pain, night sweats, then shortly following tumor rapidly grew on ulnar bone. Had it ... A: A granuloma is a collection of certain type of cells which normal help in removing microorganisms ... | |
| infection | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I had blood work done and my wbc was 14.5 H and my absolute lymphocytes was 5.0 H but my HGB 11.3 L ... A: You just have a mildly elevated white blood cell count. This can be because of anxiety , stress, ... | |
| Pediatric Melanoma pathology results | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My 9 year old son was born with a very small, red, flat lesion above his left ear, on his head. ... A: It is very difficult for me to comment on the nature of the lesion without having seen it. It is ... | |
| cbc results | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a WBC of 14.4, Hematocrit of 45.5, MCV of 100.2, MCHC of 30.9, RDW of 18.1, my neutrophils ... A: The WBC count is mildly elevated and is seen in stress / exercise / infections etc. If you are ... | |
| how read ebv test results | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: i have struggled with ebv for a long time with very high titers. just had a test done and have not ... A: In EBV serology the titers are high initially and then gradually fall. Each lab may choose a ... | |
| thyroid cancer | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: my wife is 35 yrs old & she has been diagnosed with hashimotos thyroiditis with papillary ... A: The report basically says that the entire thyroid gland was removed - right and left lobe as well as ... | |
| Swollen Supra-clavicular Lymph Node | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a 35 yr old woman. I found a swollen lymph node on my right collarbone over a month ago. It ... A: There are many different studies which indicate how often the FNA was false negative or ... | |
| Mantoux TB skin test re-administered | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya - Thanks so much for assisting people in this way. I was unable to find a previous ... A: There is variation in recommendation for Mantoux testing in various countries for people who have ... | |
| Swollen Supra-clavicular Lymph Node | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a 35 yr old woman. I found a swollen lymph node on my right collarbone over a month ago. It ... A: It would be pure speculation to say what the lymph node biopsy would show. I wish I could be more ... | |
| What do the numbers mean? | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 22-month old granddaughter with an 8-month history of unexplained fevers; 2 months of hives ... A: Please do not panic the CBC results are within normal range. The numbers do not suggest cancer. ... | |
| Spindle Cell Neoplasm | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a full excision of a growth on my forehead. The most recent pathology report ... A: Neurofibroma and neuroma are benign tumors of the peripheral nerves. These are composed of spindle ... | |
| CBC Result | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering, my CBC was completely normal EXCEPT absolute lymphocytes were very low like 570 ... A: All the CBC values have a normal range which is arrived at as an average of a set of values obtained ... | |
| Colonoscopy | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Clinical reports below. My doctor recommends a laparascopic right hemi-colectomy to remove the polyp ... A: As far as the pathology reports state, this polyp is benign without any kind of features suggesting ... | |
| Mild lymph nodes enlargement | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I had shingles 3 months ago and as a result my right armpit lymph node was enlarged. One month later ... A: Lymph nodes are tiny centers in the body which respond to various stimuli and produce cells which ... | |
| thyroid biopsy | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: My question has to deal with the "standards" of an FNA pathology report of a thyroid nodule. I had ... A: I cannot comment on the quality of reporting since I have not seen the slides of your FNA. In ... | |
| Blood work | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I applied for life insurance and I his bloodwork was fine--however, a letter came ... A: All these test are for assessing the function of the liver. All of them are elevated indicating some ... | |
| abnormal cbc | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: An 80 yr. old woman has a WBC of 130,000...86% bands...a month ago her WBC was 5000. What could be ... A: Any form of infection / fever / sore throat etc will lead to elevated values. In addition acute or ... | |
| colonoscopy biopsy | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: recently had a normal colonoscopy, with the wording "colonic mucosa shows mild chronic non-specific ... A: IBD is irritable bowel syndrome. A diagnosis arrived at by exclusion. All other conditions with ... | |
| blood work | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a male relative that is 62. He has recently had a white count test result of over 40,000. A ... A: The White cell count is very high this can be seen in severe infection as well as in leukemia. The ... | |
| Interpretation of MPV and component blood test results | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Recent fasting blood test produced following results: MPV 6.9; Platelets 419; Neutrophils 58%/3886 ... A: The counts are within normal range and you needn't worry about any specific disease. The only thing ... | |
| low monocytes count | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I received my blood work report from my Dr Friday and my Monocytes(Absolute) count which should be ... A: Your blood counts are within normal range as mentioned by you. Only the monocytes are at a low level ... | |
| Wife's blood work | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Dahiya, I am concerned about my wife. I have know her for 10 years and she may have had some short ... A: At this point the symptoms and their response to treatment seem to favor a viral infection. If the ... | |
| pet scan and fna | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: In Oct. 2009 I had a pet scan to check nodes, (I previously had thyroid cancer) only nodes that were ... A: The lymph nodes are where the cancer cells would travel and then from these spread elsewhere. If the ... | |
| Elevated AST(SGOT) & ALT(SGPT) Levels | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently had blood work performed which indicated that my AST and ALT levels were high (all other ... A: AST and ALT are raised in skeletal muscle trauma. It depends on how much the values are raised. AST ... | |
| Wife's blood work | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Dahiya, I am concerned about my wife. I have know her for 10 years and she may have had some short ... A: A low grade fever for 3 weeks is a cause for concern if no specific reason is found. The bloodwork ... | |
| Mole removal | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently had several moles on my back removed.When I went back for a check,The doctor said "now I ... A: I could help you better understand your mole if you had the exact diagnosis. Otherwise it is just ... | |
| MELANOCYTIC NEVUS | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Unlike Greg who asked about the pathology found:compound melanocytic nevus, I have a history of ... A: There is no need to have more lesions excised. However do keep a visual track of them If you notice ... | |
| nasopharyngeal mass | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: My son had a CT scan due to having frequent headaches and they found a 1.7 cm lesion in the right ... A: I can understand your anxiety about not knowing whats wrong with your son. Nasopharyngeal mass means ... | |
| Thyroid Cytopathology FNA | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: Recently received the following results from my thyroid, right complex nodule, FNA: Satisfactory for ... A: The report essentially shows normal looking cells which are found in the thyroid. The first two ... | |
| Dermatology Pathology report | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: my report says the biopsy shows "midly acanthotic epidermis with associated focal parakeratosis. ... A: Yes the two diagnoses are different entities. Keratosis pilaris is very common , benign, genetic ... | |
| Please shed some light on our Pancratic Cancer diagnosis | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: My father was just diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma with lung metastasis, and I am concerned ... A: CK7 positive and CK 20 negative cells favor lung cancer. TTF 1 helps differentiate between primary ... | |
| thyroid FNA pathology report | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have this report and they want to do surgery. I want to make sure that is needed. This report says ... A: microflollicular aggregate refers to a collection of cells from thyroid which form the pattern of a ... | |
| thyroid FNA pathology report | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have this report and they want to do surgery. I want to make sure that is needed. This report says ... A: The report describes the appearance of follicular cell which are found in the thyroid. Their ... | |
| Serum Creatinin | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My 3YO son's CBC with Platelet count lab test result has the following: Basophil: 0.03 Atypical ... A: Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle. Increased ... | |
| dm pathology | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: i am in my first year of MD pathology.i want to know about the various dm subjects in pathology and ... A: I am not aware what "DM" in pathology is. Once you finish your MD pathology you can do fellowship ... | |
| EBV titer test | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 17 years old. This past January, she became ill and stayed really sick for 3+ weeks. ... A: Each lab has a cutoff / reference range for the antibody levels. This helps to determine if the ... | |
| sick child | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if my daughters blood test results could be the sign of relapse ... A: The WBC count is moderately raised and the neutrophils are high. The high neutrophil count goes ... | |
| blood tests results | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I am 49 yr old healthy female. I just had blood tests and am wondering what the results mean. My wbc ... A: Sorry for the delay in the reply. Your blood test indicates that you have slightly decreased white ... | |
| elevated hs-crp, monocytes, leukocytes, concurrent with knee pain, instability, and injury | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have read that elevated hs-crp can be an indicator of cardiac risk, but I had mine drawn for an ... A: hs CRP is indeed used as a marker for assessing the risk of cardiac disease. However it has to be ... | |
| Atypical Lymphocytes | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: My 3YO son's CBC with Platelet count lab test result has the following: Basophil: 0.03 Atypical ... A: Basophil and atypical lymphocytes are type of white blood cells seen in the blood. Both are within ... | |
| High WBC and Liver Function | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: for the past 3 years I've Been experincing fatigue night sweats occasional swollen lymp nodes that ... A: Your Blood tests are absolutely fine and there is nothing which suggests cancer. The only out of ... | |
| Blood Tests | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: How much blood is required to conduct a blood test? Background: My 86 yr old mother was admitted to ... A: At a given time 3 to 6 ml of blood may be drawn to do most of the routine blood tests. If some more ... | |
| Intermittent fever for 5 months | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: My daughter in 4 and half years old. She was born in the USA and we can back to India in Oct 2007. ... A: the nodes are very small and hence clinically insignificant. I guess since the ultraosund was done ... | |
| prostascint | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I am new to this format and recently submitted a query that was misunderstood as a "homework ... A: Rising PSA levels after prostatectomy an d treatment indicate recurrence of cancer. However this is ... | |
| high wbc | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was sick a month ago and the doctor did blood work. her counts were off they wanted do ... A: As the doctor says she may just have this as her normal level. The ranges for these tests are an ... | |
| desperate: infection? dental? | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Awhile ago I developed severe right face pain. The dentist saw no infection. For many months I ... A: There is definitely chronic pathology involving the gums / bone in the oral cavity (mouth) Ideally ... | |
| PSA test results | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: This is a question about the method used to report results from a Bayer Chemiluminescent test. ... A: I would rather not comment on the reliabilty of equipment in specific labs. under ideal conditions ... | |
| Thyroid FNA report | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with one complex thyroid nodule. My endocrinologist did FAN and recommended ... A: Based on the report your diagnosis is nodular hyperplasia as of now. There isnt sufficient ... | |
| PSA test results | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: This is a question about the method used to report results from a Bayer Chemiluminescent test. ... A: PSA is a screening test to assess the prostrate. PSA levels below 4.0ng/ml are considered normal. ... | |
| Thyroid FNA report | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with one complex thyroid nodule. My endocrinologist did FAN and recommended ... A: The FNA report is essentially favoring nodular hyperplasia. The only negative is a single fragment ... | |
| Intermittent fever for 5 months | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: My daughter in 4 and half years old. She was born in the USA and we can back to India in Oct 2007. ... A: Please have your daughter seen by a pediatrician who can do a complete physical examination and ... | |
| time required to cure cmv igg and cmv igm | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: one of my relative sufferred from acute lymphoblastic luekemia ( type of blood cancer) since last ... A: CMV infection is more common in childhood. By young adults most peopel have been exposed to the ... | |
| low monocytes | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: labs cbc & cmp everything was with in normal limits except my monocyte count which was 4.3L normal ... A: Please do not be unduly worried about a single low value of monocytes. All the normal ranges of ... | |
| Lymphocrates in spinal fluid | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I just had a spinal tap done. Doctor is looking for Ms other diseases. Not all the tests are back ... A: The fluid drawn in a spinal tap is cerebro spinal fluid. It should be clear and not contain any ... | |
| VERY low lympho % | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I had blood work a few months ago because I suffer from severe panic attacks and agoraphobia and ... A: The percentage of lymphocyte count and absolute (#) lymphocyte count are reduced. The absolute count ... | |
| PSA test variances | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I read with interest your answer to another individual which was most helpful, but I guess a little ... A: The PSA is definitely raised with either of the equipment used and needs to be evaluated. In ... | |
| Blood Lab results | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what these abbreviations stand for and what this means about my health: HGB low ... A: A number of tests have been done and I will focus on those which point towards a specific condition. ... | |
| low white blood count | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Can you help me understand the following lab: WBC 3.3 (with a reference range of 1.1-4.3), Platelet ... A: All the blood parameters tested have a range. This range is arrived at by taking the average of ... | |
| CBC Report | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently had some lab work done at my doctors office. It shows: WBC 12.3 flagged as high Lymph ... A: All the blood parameters tested have a range. This range is arrived at by taking the average of ... | |
| Microcalcification | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: My mom (age 46) just got her mammogram result and it said "Cluster of Microcalcification in the ... A: I am not familiar with use of infra red for evaluating breast tissue. Microcalcification is minute ... | |
| can you explain report | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: This is the post diagnosis; Metastic papillary thyroid carcinoma. This involved the right neck,the ... A: The thyroid has been found to have papillary carcinoma. This is the commonest form of the cancer in ... | |
| Haematology report | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: the result of my test is (I will mention only the ones out of range : - White Blood Cell Count ... A: There is a mild increase in white blood cells and this is because of increase in neutrophils. These ... | |
| lymph nodes | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I had 2 ultrasounds...one in March,2008 and one last week.The report showed a normal pancreas but ... A: Lymphadenopathy means that the lymph nodes are enlarged. This enlargement can be as a reaction to ... | |
| Sarcoidosis vs Lymphoma | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Dr D.-please help me to understand pathology processing for sarcoidosis. I just had mediastinal ... A: I understand how this is confusing for you. I will try and explain this in abetter manner. ... | |
| CLL or what else could it be | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Routine visit to my Dr., labs indicated maybe CLL. RBC low iron low, WBC, Platlets, Lympocytes High, ... A: It does appear from your findings that you have anemia and most likely iron deficiency. Lymphocytes ... | |
| Lab Results | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently had labs done for firefighter pre hire. I was consuming alcohol almost everyday. Are ... A: I would not worry about the test result from serum Iron and below. However the first four are more ... | |
| Sarcoidosis vs Lymphoma | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Dr D.-please help me to understand pathology processing for sarcoidosis. I just had mediastinal ... A: Sarcoidosis is considered an auto immune disease. the characteristic feature is collection of groups ... | |
| Thyroid Nodule - FNA Results | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with a thyroid nodule (cold). The nodule is 3.5 cms in diameter. I am ... A: Based on the cold nodule, thyroglobulin results and lack of suspicious or cancer cells one can ... | |
| Leukemia? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Does hematology indicating high WBC, High Lymphocytes and low Neutrophils really mean Leukemia? A: Leukemia is diagnosed based on total WBC count which may be high or low, lymphocytes may be elevated ... | |
| Papillary Carcinoma of Thyroid Patholigy | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My husband was recently diagnosed with papillary carcinoma of the thyroid. We are currently ... A: The FNA report does describe features associated with papillary carcinoma as seen on fine needle ... | |
| CEA level of 3.4 ng/mL | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I am 50 with a 2 year old I am still nursing. I've had normal breast mammagrams. a normal breast ... A: CEA is a non specific marker for cancer. It is neither organ nor tumor specific as it is raised in ... | |
| Mastectomy - Biopsy result | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: My mother (60 years) was diagnoside with breast cancer and she opted for Mastectomy. The small lump ... A: Your mother has breast cancer with stage 2 and grade 2 classification. This is based on size of ... | |
| Abnormal Infant CBC | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: My 9 month old daughter recently had a CBC done. The doctor informed us that she had the presence of ... A: Acanthocytes, elliptocytes, microcytes and macrocytes ...all these terms refer to various shapes and ... | |
| CBC w/differential for my 2 year old daughter | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Our daughter's eating is not very consistent & weight has been on the low side but she is otherwise ... A: By the reference range (if this is age adjusted) There is a mild increase in lymphocytes. This could ... | |
| Out of Range labs | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you could help me interpret my lab report. After 2 years of pain and many symptoms, I ... A: Low blood levels of creatinine are not common and are not usually a cause for concern. They can be ... | |
| WBC | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 7 years old. She has strep throat right now, but the doctor ordered so lab testing to ... A: I hope your daughter is feeling better now. For a 7 year old the WBC are moderately elevated. In ... | |
| bone marrow biopsy | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I had asked a question earlier this month regarding my low white count:I had a low WBC (3.6), RBC ... A: The suspicion raised by your blood counts - low WBC count (leukopenia) was Myelodysplastic syndrome ... | |
| question | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have just been diagnosed with Ducta Epithelial Hyperplasia could you please tell me what it is and ... A: Ductal epithelial hyperplasia may be simply defined as proliferation of the lining cells of ducts ... | |
| Borderline enlarged lymph nodes | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been in hospital for investigations into 7 months feeling ill. A CT scan showed ... A: Lymph nodes are small bean shaped structures scattered all over the body. They produce lymphocytes ... | |
| Non-HAMA interference PSA assay | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My prostate cancer was treated on 2/5/07 with I-125 seed implantation. However, the lowest PSA ... A: Murine monoclonal antibody can induce (HAMA)- Human antimouse heterophile antibodies (HAMA) and ... | |
| confusing blood test/ Leukemia with low lymphocytes | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I just had a blood test done my wbc is 39.6 high platlets are 134 low neutrophils are 21 low ... A: Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma is a type of malignancy which involves the lymph nodes. These are small round ... | |
| confusing blood test/ Leukemia with low lymphocytes | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I just had a blood test done my wbc is 39.6 high platlets are 134 low neutrophils are 21 low ... A: The WBC done after intervals are not additive. These are dynamic values and change everytime they ... | |
| Blood Test Results | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: What means, if you hav a Low result in Eos Auto %, I had a 0.8 and in the results say that normal is ... A: For most blood tests, normal range is set after taking an average of values from a given normal set ... | |
| colonic biopsy report | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently saw the pathology report from my colonic biopsy. It said "mild non-specific chronic ... A: You can rest assured that the biopsy is normal. The colon generally shows some inflammatory cells ... | |
| CBC | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: your assistance is invaluable. I am preparing for an IVF (in vitro fertilization) cycle using frozen ... A: The neutrophils are on the higher side and also for this reason there is a relative decrease in the ... | |
| surgical pathology report | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: Diagnosis right nipple excision - 2 to 3 MM Papilloma. Fibrocystic change with patchy sclerosing ... A: A papilloma is not cancer. This is a wart like growth which can sometimes puncture a duct and then ... | |
| AST and ALT decreased | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: Could You help me anderstand my blood work?Iam 36 years old and my Phemistry Panel is Normal except ... A: The results are mildly below normal range. These may be the normal levels for you as all ranges are ... | |
| FNA of Thyroid indicates very cellular sample with mildly atypical follicular cells | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: My children have a history of benign nodular goiter. I just had an ultrasound of my thyroid and it ... A: FNA is a procedure where a needle helps pull out cells from a lesion and these are examined to ... | |
| Lab results | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2008. I have had a lumpectomy (no lymph nodes ... A: The Blood tests done for you are dynamic parameters their values change everytime you are tested. ... | |
| EBV Panel | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently had an Epstein Barr Panel while trying to diagnose some swollen lymph nodes. After ... A: Antibodies are proteins produced by the body in response to foreign elements in the body. This ... | |
| EBV Panel | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently had an Epstein Barr Panel while trying to diagnose some swollen lymph nodes. After ... A: Following your antibody results I think it indicates a past infection or reinfection with EBV. ... | |
| Lab results | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: My dad has history of pancreatitis, and pseudocyst. Recent - Obstructive jaundice, double duct ... A: All the tests performed and their values are indicative of chronic infection and your father does ... | |
| Hodgkins survivor with neck lump and night sweats | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I had Hodgkin's Disease in 1990 and have been in remission ever since. In late January I had two ... A: Given your history you are right to worry about recurrence of lymphoma. I agree that the lymph node ... | |
| Lab work | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: All is normal limits excluding the following: WBC 12.6 UIBC 363 Albumin 4.5 Cholesterol 261 ... A: I am not an expert on decision regarding treatment protocols however this is what I suggest. Hip ... | |
| Bladder cancer (pathology report) | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: My husband has been doing the BCG treatments since 8/08, had one biopsy in DEC, followed by 3 more ... A: Lymphovascular invasion implies that the tumor cells are seen in the lymphoid and vascular channels. ... | |
| EBV positive, low lymphocyte for 6 yr old son | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: My 6 yr old son has had fevers and lethargy for 2 months now. Lab results show positive for Epstein ... A: Low absolute lymphocytes are a cause of concern if they continue to drop. If the next Blood counts ... | |
| low white count | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I had a low WBC (3.6), RBC (4.05), HGB (11.9), HCT (36.2), MCHC (32.9), and NE% (40.1) and a high ... A: ANC refers to absolute neutrophil count. Neutrophil is a type of white blood cell. The normal count ... | |
| EBV positive, low lymphocyte for 6 yr old son | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: My 6 yr old son has had fevers and lethargy for 2 months now. Lab results show positive for Epstein ... A: In EBV infection if all three antibodies are present it generally indicates a past infection. The ... | |
| High white-blood cells and atypical lymphocytes | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I went for tests a year ago and they showed I had atypical lymphocytes. I recently went for a full ... A: I think the first thing you need to worry about is being pre diabetic with high cholesterol. ... | |
| Thyroidectomy Pathology | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been on varied thyroid meds since 1978 and had been complaining of lump in right side of neck ... A: Your thyroid revealed two types of lesions One is benign - Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is autoimmune ... | |
| blood tests | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have had a range of tests done and it has come back CK 145 and oesinophils just slightly high ... A: The eosinophils are minimally elevated and have no clinical significance. CK (Creatine Kinase)is a ... | |
| son's labwork | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My 12 year old son has atypical lymphocytes(24) an increased sed rate(16)an ASO Ab titer (800) with ... A: Since he is negative for EBV, CMV etc other causes have to be looked into. The ASO titre of 800 is ... | |
| low white count | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I had a low WBC (3.6), RBC (4.05), HGB (11.9), HCT (36.2), MCHC (32.9), and NE% (40.1) and a high ... A: A CBC (complete blood count) is a routine, screening blood test, wherein values out of normal range ... | |
| FNAC | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I am a design Engineer and have desk job. for the Past 10 days I have small lump at the right side ... A: Please do not worry too much. The FNAC involves using a needle and taking out some material from the ... | |
| EBV Blood Tests | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a 74 year old female, and about 11 months ago I became so tired to the point that simply the ... A: after almost a year your Early Ab's should have become undetectable and the rest - VCA IgG and EBNA ... | |
| pathology report of FNA thyroid | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Diagnosis: Left lobe thyroid fna...scantly cellular specimen with macrophages and colloid: however ... A: The report basically says that the material presented for assessment is insufficient to come to a ... | |
| PSA | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with Gleason 9 prostate cancer. I had a LRP in Nov of 2007. All my PSA's have been ... A: Please relax and do not get anxious over this result. There is always a mild variation between ... | |
| Cluster of Microcalcification | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: My mom (age 46) just got her mammogram result and it said "Cluster of Microcalcification in the ... A: Microcalcifications in breast...is very small deposition of calcium in breast. This is highly ... | |
| My test results | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: , I suffered from graves deasease for 10 years and was taken neomercazole, After 10 years the ... A: In general serum B12 is measured and its measurement at times does not correlate with the symptoms. ... | |
| path report | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I had a dermafibroma removed from my upper back and the path report called it a neoplasm with ... A: Dermtoafibroma is a benign skin neoplasm...one of the more common ones and seen more frequently in ... | |
| Labs | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: My lab worked showed that my hormones were very low thyroid low, trygcerides 549, cholesterol 309 ... A: Alkaline phosphatase is a screening test to assess the functioning of liver. A high level indicates ... | |
| Pathology procedure | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: My mom (46 years) did her annual check up at a hospital in Singapore last week. And she said that ... A: If a mammogram shows anything abnormal then the nest step is an FNAC -fine needle aspiration ... | |
| My test results | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: , I suffered from graves deasease for 10 years and was taken neomercazole, After 10 years the ... A: Most common cause for B12 deficiency is dietary. Especially if you are on vegetarian diet. Another ... | |
| CBC results | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: The results of a recent blood test revealed Hgb was 13.6. Hct was 40.5. RDW was 14.4 Lymp Abs were ... A: Your CBC results are almost normal. There is a mild decrease in Hgb The physician based on his ... | |
| Pathology Results on 2 Bone Tumors | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Over the course of 3 mos I developed left ulnar bone pain, then hard lump appeared doubling in size ... A: According to the report this lump shows no evidence of infection either by fungus or bacteria ... | |
| CEA results | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: What can cause a faulty high CEA leavel. ANSWER: Hi Carol: CEA or carcinoembryonic antigen is a ... A: One possibility is that your levels may be normal for you. since most levels are arrived at as an ... | |
| FNA Results | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My FNA came back as follicle cells of moderate cellularity and scant colloid. Can you tell me ... A: This essentially means that the FNA slides show normal follicle cells found in the thyroid. In ... | |
| thyroid biopsy results | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I got results from my FNA biopsy which the dr. explained in dr terms. He said that my left lower ... A: I am glad my answer helped you understand your report better. I am sorry about the typo in the last ... | |
| path report | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a bx done to my thyroid and the report stated abnormal cells cannot not rule out ... A: The two reports mentioned are entirely different. If no abnormal cells or atypical cells were seen ... | |
| CEA results | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: What can cause a faulty high CEA leavel. A: CEA or carcinoembryonic antigen is a glycoprotein found in many cells in the body. Most normal ... | |
| path report | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a bx done to my thyroid and the report stated abnormal cells cannot not rule out ... A: Abnormal cells mean that they are of course not entirely normal but are also not clear cut cancer ... | |
| thyroid biopsy results | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I got results from my FNA biopsy which the dr. explained in dr terms. He said that my left lower ... A: From your description I gather that the diagnosis made has been Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is a ... | |
| Absolute Lymphocytes | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My mother had bloodwork done and her Absolute Lymphocytes came back as higher than 8000. Her white ... A: High WBC count along with increased lymphocytes indicates infection especially by viruses, chronic ... | |
| abnormal bloodwork lymphocytes | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I had bloodwork done several months ago with elevated lymphocytes. The doctor said that it was ... A: I think that since you mention elevated lymphocytes the Lymphocyte% written above is 70 and not 7.0 ... | |
| Hodgkin's Lymphoma | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I had fna biposy that showed Atypical Large Lymphocytes. jaw angle node shows numerous binucleated ... A: Absence of a positive mono test and infection have no relation with Hodgkins disease. Reed ... | |
| elevated liver enzymes and high cholesterol | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I just had bloodwork repeated because when I had routine bloodwork done in September 08, my liver ... A: A laboratory report of mildly elevated liver enzymes is common and does not indicate a specific ... | |
| pathology test | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I AM 44(MALE) AND HAVE RECENTLY UNDERGONE A BLOOD TEST AND THE TEST REPORTS SHOWS AS: ... A: ESR is a screening test. It indicates that there is some form of chronic infection / inflammation / ... | |
| total thyroidectomy medication & labs | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I had complete thyroidectomy Dec 2008. Was sent home on 125 synthroid. (no cancer, just very large ... A: I am not an expert at this but I understand that your dose of synthroid may be too much for you and ... | |
| thyroidectomy pathology | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: What should be on the report from the pathologist after a thyroidectomy. Will there be seperate ... A: The pathology report will give information about the nodule...what type of lesion it is...benign, ... | |
| atypical cells | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: If after having a biopsy it was determined there were atypical cells in the breast, is a surgery ... A: Atypical cells are cells which have features in between those of normal and cancer cells. Since they ... | |
| thyroid nodule/biopsy | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: i just recently had a fine needle biospy of a right/left nodules. right side w/ many nodules 1 was ... A: The right side nodule does not show any evidence of cancer. Since the left nodule is calcified a ... | |
| Thyroid Biopsy | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My current endocrinologist requested I obtain a copy of a biopsy I had elsewhere in 2004. I ... A: Please do not be worried about this report. First of all this was in 2004. Since then you have been ... | |
| Pap Smear test result | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me on interpretation of my pap smear test. it is two and half months that my ... A: The report's first two pints are consistent with post partum findings...that is this what you would ... | |
| blood test results | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: i went to the emercency room recently and had some blood tests done i am concerned that the ... A: The blood test reports are not clinically significant. The WBC count is mildly elevated at 11.7 this ... | |
| Pathology report | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 33 year old male, I recently had a shave biopsy done on a spot on my back and could really ... A: A melanocytic nevus is basically a birthmark and represents pigmented black or brown spot In ... | |
| low potassium, abnormal ekg at e.r. | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: 60 year old female went to e.r. with vision/nausia issue. My e.r. lab results: "Potassium level 3.4 ... A: The tests done in the ER and not worrisome and are not clinically significant. GTT would help ... | |
| high white blood cell count | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently discovered that my white blood cell count is 27,000 and I was wondering what could be the ... A: Generally this high blood count is seen in active infection and you would have accompanying fever ... | |
| Low neutrophils, high lymphocytes | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Over the last 1 1/2 yrs. my NE has gone from 47.5 to 42.2--LY from 41 to 47.4--WBC from 4.3 to 4.2. ... A: All the blood parameters tested are dynamic values and their levels vary every time you are tested. ... | |
| diabetes | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: my 2 yrs. old baby is diabetic. i had bought accu check active glucometer for him. when i compare ... A: Glucose home monitoring devices like the glucometer analyze whole blood specimen from the ... | |
| Ferritin level Question! | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to have a Low Ferritin level,with a normal to high hemoglobin for several years, ... A: Ferritin levels are measured to asses the storage iron in the body. When iron stores are reduced ... | |
| CBC LYMPH RESULTS | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya- Male, age 84, health very good, but slightly overweight. Lymph 16.9%, Mono 12.9%, Lymph ... A: The blood count normal range are arrived at as an average of values of a given set of normal ... | |
| Urine Test Abnormalities | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Can you please explain what this means? Crystals Present Crystal Type - Uric Acid Mucus Thread - ... A: Uric acid crystals can form in acidic urine when it is allowed to stand for a while and generally ... | |
| High Neutrophil - Low Lymph | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: My husband had blood work done while in the hospital and we have questions about the results. The ... A: The blood counts are minimally out of range. High neutrophil is seen in infections and as the ... | |
| thyroid FNB results | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My results read several fragments of follicular epithellum several of which show metaplastic Hurthle ... A: Hurthle cell change is seen in many benign conditions of thyroid and not necessarily cancer of ... | |
| liver bx | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: what dose all this mean? please help understand results this liver bx is adequate, with 6-8 portal ... A: The report is describing the normal cell architecture of liver. Overall this indicates that there ... | |
| abnormal absolute lymph counts | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: My dad who is 72 years old recently had some blood work done and it came back with a 5.9 count of ... A: A number of conditions can cause raised lymphocyte count ranging from viral infection to cancer. ... | |
| Blood test results | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has had thre blood tests the first showing low red and whiteb cells the second showing ... A: The blood tests values are based on age...adults and children have different ranges The values of ... | |
| patholgy report | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Results of Patholgy results, help understanding A: Your report states that the lymph node biopsy shows non specific lymphadenitis and no lymphoma is ... | |
| Low white blood cells | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband's white blood cells count has been low (2.0)for almost 20 years. The neutrophils count is ... A: A low WBC count for past 20 years with no significant health issues does not indicate any disease ... | |
| liver and lymphocytes | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago i had severe inflammation around both eyes. I was told i had a sinus infection and ... A: This is a case of drug reaction. The antibiotics did not suit you and reacted causing rash and some ... | |
| Malignant Path Report ? | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what this path report means. My doctor's nurse called me and told me I have cancer. ... A: Your path report mentions a diagnosis of Dermal cylindroma. I believe this is what was removed from ... | |
| Thyroid FNA pathology report terms | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I received this pathology report and am considering a repeat FNA to see if a second biopsy will ... A: Giant cells are cells significantly larger than most types of normal cells found in a specific ... | |
| complex thyroid cyst | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a rapidly rising cyst, accompanied by pain and moderately enlarged right lobe. Ultrasound ... A: It would be pure speculation to comment on the nature of the lesion without actually looking at a ... | |
| CBC test results | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Dahiya, I have some CBC levels that are concerning to me. My Eosiniphils are 18 and the EOS ... A: The eosinophils are raised and relatively the neutrophils are reduced. The eosinophils are raised ... | |
| Thyroid FNA pathology report terms | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I received this pathology report and am considering a repeat FNA to see if a second biopsy will ... A: The findings detailed in your FNA report (irregular, grooved nuclei, and intranuclear ... | |
| Low lymphocyte count? | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been suffering a great deal of stress and anxiety over the last year and have attributed lots ... A: Low counts can be physiological which means that your normal range is at a relatively lower level ... | |
| severely dysplastic nevi- multiple | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have recently had four moles removed for analysis. Two came back with severe cytologic atypia. The ... A: An atypical nevus has features in between a benign nevus and melanoma. If the margins of the biopsy ... | |
| Bayer Chemiluminescent Method | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: : Last year: PSA, Total 7.8H ng/ml < OR = 4.0 XO This year: " " 3.1 " " ... A: The PSA should be less than 4 ng/ml If this increases beyond this value it is indicative of a ... | |
| Low lymphocyte count? | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been suffering a great deal of stress and anxiety over the last year and have attributed lots ... A: I understand your concerns and anxiety you feel especially since your dad had Lymphoma. Let me ... | |
| pathology | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My WBC is 8640,and lymphocyte count is 2272,ESR is 2mm, In 2004, i was been hospitalized for fever, ... A: Please rest assured going by the WBC count there is no indication of HIV infection. Blood counts ... | |
| FNA result | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Dahiya, I just received a copy of my FNA after a chat with my surgeon on the phone. He states that ... A: Hurthle cells are cells which originate from thyroid cells. A hyperplastic nodule is a nodule formed ... | |
| shoulder cyst | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I had a excision of tissue taken from the top of my right shoulder. The microscopic diagnosis was ... A: The report is essentially of benign tissue. It is likely there was some trauma / injury in this ... | |
| Thyroid FNA Biopsy | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a dominant nodule in my left thyroid lobe measuring up to 2.4 cm which was biopsied by Fine ... A: The report is inconclusive since the material submitted for interpretation is inadequate. Most of ... | |
| High Lymphocyte Count and Lumps in nec | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Good day! I would like to seek your advise regarding what's been going on with my body lately. I am ... A: HIV is not diagnosed based on lymphocyte count. The CBC being normal except for mild elevation in ... | |
| High Lymphocyte Count and Lumps in nec | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Good day! I would like to seek your advise regarding what's been going on with my body lately. I am ... A: The lymphocytes are mildly elevated and could be due to the allergic manifestations you ... | |
| lab results for my husband | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: My husband recently found out he has a mass in his upper right lung. They did a biopsy but only ... A: Leukocytes are not normally seen in urine and if present indicate urinary tract infection. Alkaline ... | |
| skin cancer | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Mother has a lesion on her skin that has been byopsied. Pathology report states: spindle cell ... A: The report states that the tumor is made up of spindle shaped cells. Such cells are seen in tumors ... | |
| lumps in neck | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: dr. thanks for responding to my follow up re lumps in neck. yesterday i noticed another lump on the ... A: Without examining the lumps and doing a biopsy / scan etc it is not possible to arrive at a ... | |
| Interpretation of Blood test | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: My son had a sore throat back in Sept. 2008 followed by fatigue which did not go away. (At 4 years ... A: You did not mention that your son is now 18 years old in the first mail. For me the age association ... | |
| PSA ECLIA method | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm 66 years old and had prostate cancer 10 years ago. I had my prostate removed and then radiation ... A: Your urologist is on the right track. First of all the tests using different methods / equipment is ... | |
| Interpretation of Blood test | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: My son had a sore throat back in Sept. 2008 followed by fatigue which did not go away. (At 4 years ... A: The EBV serology shows that all four types of antibodies are present. This indicates a convalescent ... | |
| re small lump in neck | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: i noticed about 1 1/2 weeks ago i had a small pea sized lump in my neck just above my adams ... A: The nodes could be a result of enlarged tonsil. This may indicate infection and the nodes / lump is ... | |
| Health Care | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I am 46 yrs. old woman. My recent blood test shows my absolute monocytes 198L.(range 200-950) How ... A: Monocytes are a type of white blood cell present in your body. These help fight against infection. ... | |
| re small lump in neck | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: i noticed about 1 1/2 weeks ago i had a small pea sized lump in my neck just above my adams ... A: One way to resolve what this tiny lump is and reduce your anxiety by having an FNA where material is ... | |
| cores not of the correct tissue type | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: See the attached histology diagnostic report of prostate biopsy. Dr. will not call and explain. I ... A: I am unable to see the report as the mail does not forward attachments. In general to make a ... | |
| Breast Pathology | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I am 25 and underwent a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago, I have had a palpable lump in my brest for 10 years ... A: Having breast surgery at any age is physically and emotionally challenging. If it is some ... | |
| Generaised lymph node swelling and FNA | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: Can you help me please? I have had swollen glands for over a year, several cervical glands, glands ... A: Beta 2 microglobulin helps to assess renal function especially in kidney transplant patients. In ... | |
| re strep throat infection/mvp | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: dr doctor, can you pls answer me the following query: 1 week ago my son was ill with fever , sore ... A: I do not recommend taking any medication on your own. All antibiotics have side effects and ... | |
| PSA methodology conflict | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Doctor: On 5/30/08 I had the Beckman ICMA PSA result of 1.8 which is in line with prior years. On ... A: The Beckman and Roche analyzers have basically the same underlying mechanism for estimating PSA ... | |
| transitional cell carninoma stage "0" | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: How can a cancer be a stage"0" my son was diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma 2 years ago ... A: Stage refers to location of the tumor and its absence or presence in areas other than the original ... | |
| Skin cancer dianosis | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: After the initial diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma there was a second biopsy done with the ... A: This indicates that the second biopsy does have cancer next to the area where the original biopsy ... | |
| borderline enlarged spleen | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: my 36 year old son has had a borderline enlarged spleen for three years. He had ultrasound and blood ... A: All the repeat bloodwork and CT scan are normal, that is good news. As the blood smear was already ... | |
| axillary pea sized lump | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I seem to have recurrent (short lived) inflamed lymph nodes. It has happened on at least 5 ... A: Lymphnodes are small structures which produce lymphocytes. These are a type of cell which fight ... | |
| Atypical Lymphocytes | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently for my 4 yr old tested as I thought he may be iron deficient due to over the past 2 yrs ... A: The WBC counts absolute and percentage values are a dynamic parameter. Each time a test is run even ... | |
| atypical lymphocytes and atypical monocytes | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: my 14 year old daughter has been sick the last few months. In May she had a lung infection, ... A: The lung nodule can be a focus of infection - bacterial / fungal or something else. If your daughter ... | |
| Generaised lymph node swelling and FNA | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Can you help me please? I have had swollen glands for over a year, several cervical glands, glands ... A: FNA is a technique in which a needle is used to pull out some cellular material from a lump in the ... | |
| atypical lymphocytic infiltrate of the skin | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: i had a biopsy done 3 months ago and the pathology report ruled out that there's a mild lymphoid ... A: If the pathology report "ruled out" presence of lymphoid cells at the dermo epidermal junction, then ... | |
| atypical lymphocytes and atypical monocytes | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: my 14 year old daughter has been sick the last few months. In May she had a lung infection, ... A: I agree that the blood counts are in favor of infectious mononucleosis. Atypical lymphocytes are ... | |
| Blood test results | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My blood test results came back abnormal WBC is 13.2 Normal 4.0-10.5 Nuetrophils (Absolute) ... A: This was a month ago so any injury / fever / trauma / infection / inflammation to the body at that ... | |
| Anemia and Bone Pain | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a 59 year old woman. I have been suffering with severe lower leg pain, not including the ... A: The blood results mentioned by you and your symptoms indicate that you have anemia...which in simple ... | |
| Blood report | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Recently I had donated blood with Rotary Blood Bank, New Delhi. I had now received Hematology report ... A: Any blood parameter by itself has no clinical relevance. It has to be assessed in association with ... | |
| Atypical Lymphocytes | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently for my 4 yr old tested as I thought he may be iron deficient due to over the past 2 yrs ... A: Atypical lymphocytes are reactive lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are white blood cells which help fight ... | |
| Clark's Nevus, Junctional Type | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a mole removed from my right knee. The pathology results state,"There is an ... A: A Clarks' nevus is an atypical nevus. which means it has some features clos to melanoma (skin ... | |
| pathology | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: After a recent pap smear, the pathologist identified Leptothrix. My physician tells me she has read ... A: Leptothrix is a type of filamentous bacteria seen in the PAP smears from vagina and cervix. It is ... | |
| RCC post op path report | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My mom had a partial nephrectomy due to RCC. Specimens submitted were 1. kidney partial nephrectomy ... A: A surgical margin is the portion of tissue which appears normal with the naked eye. In every tumor a ... | |
| My creatine kinise level is elevated to 748 | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: "I really have no idea what type of DR would handle this I'm now going to a neurologist My creatine ... A: The CK levels are definitely elevated. CK is an type of protein present in the muscle cells. ... | |
| High number of eosophil's in blood | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: After routine blood work 5 months ago I was told I have a low platelet count of 100,000. I just did ... A: Raised eosinophils point towards a parasitic infection. You have a mild eosinophilia (counts between ... | |
| Low Lymphocytes | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: My absolute lymphocytes are declining. 1/08 total lymph 915 ( normal range 850-3900) % 12.2 ( ... A: Most hematological diseases present with symptoms. However, as you have yourself mentioned, at the ... | |
| adenosarcoma | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Designated cervical mass. The specimen comprises an irregular lobulated portion of haemorrhagic ... A: I understand how all this would sound to you and make you question the surgery. The report ... | |
| Low Lymphocytes | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: My absolute lymphocytes are declining. 1/08 total lymph 915 ( normal range 850-3900) % 12.2 ( ... A: I agree that you have had persistent lymphopenia, though you are otherwise asymptomatic. The values ... | |
| atypical lymphocytes | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: my 20 month old daughter just had blood work done for a fever lasting 6 days with cold like ... A: An atypical lymphocyte is a non cancerous white blood cell and is a reactive lymphocyte. It is ... | |
| Shave Biopsies | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: In your opinion is there ever a reason for a family practitioner to say he did a shave biopsy on a ... A: The idea of doing a biopsy is to have it examined and understand what information this provides. If ... | |
| ABSOLUTE LYMPHOCYTES | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: WITH ACTIVITY, I AM WINDED ALL THE TIME. MY ABSOULTE LYMPHOCYTES IS 25151. IS THIS MY PROBLEM? ... A: In addition to the number of lymphocytes it is the morphology which aids in pointing to a certain ... | |
| Help understanding Blood Labs | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: What could cause a low RBG,HCT,HBG and low Lymphocytes(9)both % and abs, along with high ... A: Low RBC, HCT, HBG all point towards anemia. Further evaluation using peripheral blood smear (PS) and ... | |
| Pathology report of Punch Biopsy | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a punch biopsy of a mole on my abdomen. My family doctor advised that I see a ... A: without actually seeing the slides I cannot comment on the diagnosis or rule out a malignancy. ... | |
| atypical cells found | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: After having a mole removed atypical cells were found around the area, so have had another 5 mm ... A: Ideally there should not be any more atypical cells seen in the biopsy. Atypical cells have ... | |
| pls help | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: this is my sister report,my sister is married and having two baby.my siter age is 33.pls go through ... A: The report shows cells with some degree of atypia. Atypia refers to cells having feature in between ... | |
| Liver biopsy report | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Biopsie contains liver tissue which includes nest of neoplastic cells with oval nuclei occasional ... A: I am not sure what question you wanted to ask in regard for this biopsy. I assume you want to know ... | |
| thyroid nodules | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I had a thyroidectomy for papillary cancer in Jan of this year. I recently had an ultrasound done. ... A: It would be pure speculation to comment on the nature of the nodule without actually seeing the ... | |
| atypical mole | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I had a punch biopsy done on a suspicious looking mole. They said it came back moderate atypical ... A: Moderate atypical mole indicates that it has some cells with features of abnormal cells although ... | |
| antithyroglobulin antibodies | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I had a thyroidectomy for Papillary cancer in Jan of 08'. My thyroglobulin antibody level is now at ... A: It takes some time before thyroglobulin levels are undetectable. In general it is recommended that ... | |
| Elevated CRP | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: Hallo Doc, Is it possible that my elevated CRP levels could be a result of extreme exercise. (I'm ... A: Short term intense physical activity / exercise does lead to inflammation of muscles and a rise in ... | |
| Count of WBC up to 26000 | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: My mother is 70 and she is having Urinary Infection(Pus cells indicated Plenty and Trace of ... A: Given her history of urinary tract infection (UTI) this is more likely a response to this infection. ... | |
| Blood test question | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently had some lab work done and noticed that my folate serum level is listed as >24.0. The ... A: Elevated levels of folate are generally not monitored. Higher levels are seen in people on ... | |
| colonscopy pathology report | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I had a colonscopy three years ago and the doctor removed a large polop.He said repeat in three ... A: The biopsy report indicates that the polyp shows moderate dysplasia. This means that the cells of ... | |
| tumor report | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Is nercrosis on a bioposy report a definate confirmation of a malignant brain tumor? Seven sections ... A: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a very aggressive form of cancer. It does have large areas of ... | |
| Prostate cancer? | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: My father had done a blood test and his PSA result is 532.1 ug/L. The reference range is 0.0 - 3.8. ... A: I am sorry to confirm bad news. Yes the report indicates that there is metastatic cancer in the bone ... | |
| Microcytic Anemia | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Based on the following test results, i was diagnosed with Microcytic Anemia. Is there a ... A: the Hb is low and hence you have anemia. Microcytic anemia is diagnosed based on morphology of red ... | |
| thyroid biopsy result | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: In April: Atypical cells present. Consistent with follicular lesion with hurthle cell features ... A: Colloid nodules are the most common nodules seen in thyroid and contain colloid a proteinaceous ... | |
| BLOOD TEST | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I just got back my 2nd set of blood tests. Went to the Dr. to complain about severe dizziness, as I ... A: WBC count of 5.9 and 7.3 is still within normal levels. ESR and hs-CRP are raised. These indicate ... | |
| Abnormal Blood results | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: pulse 98 b/p 98/60 temp 99.0 no major complaints just tired. submitted a cbc and ua sample. ua was ... A: Let me assure you that this result does not indicate AML AML will show a markedly raised count of ... | |
| high automated lymphocytes | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: my son has thes test result on gen physical exam LYMPHOCYTES %, AUTOMATED COUNT 48.0 20.0-70.0 % ... A: It is possible that your son has had a mild viral infection which can elevate the lymphocyte count. ... | |
| Blood Tests | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Following are my daughter's recent blood tests. Since her hystectomy on 8/5, she's had 3 bladder ... A: Post hysterectomy your daughter has had bladder infection and that can cause back and abdomen pain. ... | |
| high automated lymphocytes | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: my son has thes test result on gen physical exam LYMPHOCYTES %, AUTOMATED COUNT 48.0 20.0-70.0 % ... A: First of all I am assuming that the normal range mentioned is for pediatric age group..as adult ... | |
| colonscopy pathology report | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I had a colonscopy three years ago and the doctor removed a large polop.He said repeat in three ... A: A followup is advised based on the histology (appearance) of the polyp under the microscope. If ... | |
| lump in neck, diagnosed with mystery virus, and lyme disease | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have lyme disease (the symptoms come and go except for the joint pain and weakness), I have a lump ... A: Low RBC and hematocrit points towards anemia. Any infection which is long standing affects the white ... | |
| Lipase Level | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I was released from the hospital after 3 days and 2 nights for pancreatitus. The doctors said my ... A: in pancreatitis levels of lipase can go 5-10 times the normal. Alcoholis one of the cause. Blockage ... | |
| lump | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: My 63yo father had a lump removed from upper groin, first diagnosed as a hernia, doctor said it was ... A: Hernia is in simple words protrusion of a part of the body through the tissues which normally ... | |
| Need Help Understanding Cytopathology Report | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: My 70 year-old husband has been diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. He has a large soft ... A: The immunostains as I had mentioned in my earlier reply help identify the tissue of origin for ... | |
| Need Help Understanding Cytopathology Report | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: My 70 year-old husband has been diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. He has a large soft ... A: I am sorry to hear about your husband. This is not a very good situation. The FNA report is ... | |
| necrosis | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: my brother-in-law had a brain biopsy and all that the pathology report showed was minute fragment of ... A: It is true if astrocytes are only occasional how can they be aggressive? A perfect question. If a ... | |
| Monocytes, Neutrophils and CBC's | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I have had 8 CBC's in the past 15 months due to undiagnosed mystery illness. In every test my ... A: I can understand your concern that the values keep increasing though still within normal range or ... | |
| necrosis | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: my brother-in-law had a brain biopsy and all that the pathology report showed was minute fragment of ... A: p53 is positive in 25-40% of all GBM (glioblastoma multiforme)tumors and then again more so in ... | |
| necrosis | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: my brother-in-law had a brain biopsy and all that the pathology report showed was minute fragment of ... A: I read the details provided by you and I am sorry to be confirming bad news. Glioblastoma ... | |
| FNA Cytology Report | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: My 21 year old daughter had a FNA of a growth on left side of her thyroid-the diagnosis was ... A: I would not worry much about the Hurthle cells being cancerous. If there were some nuclear changes ... | |
| Thyroid Level | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a question hoping you can answer-- I've always yo-yo'd w/ my weight my entire life. Like ... A: I assume that the levels you have mentioned are for TSH and if so 2.6 is within normal range. This ... | |
| Thyroid Ultrasound Results | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My thyroid ultrasound results says that I have small foci of calcification in left inferior lobe. I ... A: Calcification can be seen in cases of cancer as well as non cancerous thyroid lesion. At times ... | |
| questions | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure I'm even in the right forum, but maybe you can be of some guidence nonetheless. I'm a ... A: Of course a internal medicine person will answer this better. However, I think you should not take ... | |
| Understanding MY Sons Bloodwork! | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Could you help me understand my 16 year old sons blood work? I will post the results below. ... A: What was the reason for getting this bloodwork done? If signs and symptoms are known the results are ... | |
| PSA Methods | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya, I need some help understanding PSA Methods..and results.....I was originally measured ... A: I think the result from PSA ICMA lab is reliable. It is still within normal range of 0-4 ng/ml That ... | |
| Abnormal test results | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I had lab work done and noticed my WBC is high, RBC is low and my LYMPH ABS is high. All are out of ... A: The WBC count is raised in a number of conditions. It is the most basic test done and does not ... | |
| PSA Methods | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya, I need some help understanding PSA Methods..and results.....I was originally measured ... A: I apologize for this delay in my answer. Something unexpected came up and I was unable to attend to ... | |
| Colon biopsy | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a colonoscopy in which two biopsies were taken. The pathology report reads, ... A: The biopsy does not indicate any abnormality. One there is no evidence of cancer in the biopsy. ... | |
| Low Iron | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I usually donate blood about 4 times a year. I attempted to donate about 3 weeks ago and was told ... A: It is uncommon for men to have iron deficiency anemia. Some of the common causes can be... dietary ... | |
| Lab Results | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I got a copy of my lab results. Most are normal but my AST (SGOT) is only 5. My doctor did not say ... A: AST(SGOT) is used in conjunction with other tests to evaluate the liver. Low levels are rare and ... | |
| pathologic diagnosis - scleroderma | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: please help me to understand this diagnosis. Specimen demonstrates sclerotic mid and deep dermis ... A: The report is essentially describing different parts of the skin. It has an upper portion called ... | |
| Blood Tests & Pathology Report | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My spouse is 57, and had a colonoscopy done 4 mos. ago, and a small polyp was found and removed. ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. LDH(LD) is a test which estimates levels of ... | |
| CBC | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My results showed a platelet count of 131, Seg of 74, Lymph of 13 and Atypical Lymphs of 1 are ... A: The platelets are mildly reduced but not significant enough to cause any problem. The other counts ... | |
| Thyroid problem | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I got a tyroid test done and my T3 and T4 are normal but my TSH is 11.3 way above the normal range. ... A: A High TSH with normal T3 and T4 hormones is suggestive of mild or subclinical hypothyroidism. This ... | |
| High CBC and Beta hCG results | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I had a beta hCG test done on July 20th after testing positive on a urine hcg test. The serum hCG ... A: In general for a miscarriage the hCG values halve every 48 hours. the WBC count can rise asa ... | |
| Mole Spread & High ANA | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm 51 years old and for the last year I've noticed an increased in moles and then a gradual pain in ... A: ANA test is done to rule out or confirm auto immune disorder. The ANA test results have to be ... | |
| HistoPathology report | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: My mother was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma a few weeks ago. Her nipple and a lump ... A: Your mother has been diagnosed to have Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Ductal means it is a cancer ... | |
| low monocytes | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I recently recieved blood work that revealed my monocytes as 4.4% when reference range is 5.7%-13.0% ... A: If this was a routine checkup and you are otherwise healthy there is no cause for concern. The ... | |
| Blood work results question | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: My wife's blood test results is showing that her lymphocytes were 1.3, her absoulte monocytes was ... A: Lymphoma can affect blood cell counts and they can drop. However a drop is not diagnostic of return ... | |
| lipase amelaze levels | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: My dad just had his prostate removed 2 weeks ago and is now back in the hospital with his lipase ... A: Lipase test is done to measure the levels of lipase a type of protein (enzyme) which aids in ... | |
| pathology report on sarcidosis | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: i was diagnosed with pulmanary fibrosis sarcidosis last year ,im going to see my specialist in sep ... A: Sarcoidosis is a disease the exact cause of which is not known. It is understood that something ... | |
| CBC after cancer | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I had lobular breast cancer, 2 tumors, grade 1 (borderline grade 2) with (2) surgeries to remove ... A: your CBC results are still within the normal range even though some values are at the borderline ... | |
| Solitary Infantile Myofibromatosis | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: The pathology report dx'd it as 'solitary intraosseous infantile myofibromatosis' and describes the ... A: 'solitary intraosseous infantile myofibromatosis' is rare but most common tumor found in this age ... | |
| White blood count | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: My wife had blood work done and the lab called her to say that that her white blood count was 16.0 ... A: A white blood cell count of 16.0 (16,000 cells / microlitre) is a mildly elevated count and often ... | |
| bladder ca biopsy | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I had 3 tumors removed from my bladder by a URO, and he said one was "aggressive", and usually comes ... A: Transitional cell carcinoma is the most common cancer of the bladder. It arises from the lining of ... | |
| Blood Test Results | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 32 year old woman, 5'8 and 138 lbs and I have been having problems in my knees for at least a ... A: All your bloodwork shows values within normal range and are not suggestive of any specific disease. ... | |
| Atypical epithelial cells | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: If an FNAC report of a lump in breast mentions the presence of highly atypical ductal epithelial ... A: Atypical cells are those which have an appearance (morphology) in between that of normal cells and ... | |
| FNAC finding. Is everything OK ? | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: My wife has delivered a baby 1 month back, while feeding she found a painless lump in her left ... A: Congratulations on the new baby. What your wife has been diagnosed with...Galactocele is often seen ... | |
| bladder cancer | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: My father just had his bladder removed. the pathology report says "several cysts on liver", ... A: The most common form of bladder cancer arises from the lining cells of the bladder called ... | |
| Blood Tests & Pathology Report | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: My spouse is 57, and had a colonoscopy done 4 mos. ago, and a small polyp was found and removed. ... A: Let me first address the lymphocytes level. The values of CBC are dynamic and there is always a ... | |
| atypical mole | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: My Dr. noticed an atypical looking mole. She asked if I wanted it shaved or removal requiring ... A: Atypical moles are different from regular moles. They are bigger in size with irregular ill defined ... | |
| abnormal report of reneal funtion test | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: what is the meaning of report if blood urea is normal and serum creatinine is high of a ... A: Renal function tests are done to evaluate the function of kidney. It is ordered in patients with ... | |
| Blood test results | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 areas where I was out of range and would like to know what it means. I had eaten prior to ... A: There is a very minimal change of your values from the normal range. These as such do not have any ... | |
| Ultrasound findings for Thyroid | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: -) terms... I deeply appreciate your time and God Bless you.... HISTORY Goiter. FINDINGS The left ... A: A radiologist will do a better job at explaining this report. However, here is my take on this. The ... | |
| PSA Assay Test | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya, The results of my past four PSA tests follow: 7.5ng/mL in Aug. '07; 10.1ng/mL in ... A: The recommendation in general is to stick to one lab and one specific method of assay. PSA done in ... | |
| FNAC report | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: My mother was having an injury in her left breast's nipple. The wound did not heal despite strong ... A: A mammogram should pick up a lump in the breast. The FNAC report mentions the word "lump" - ... | |
| FNAC report | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: My mother was having an injury in her left breast's nipple. The wound did not heal despite strong ... A: The FNAC report indicates that the diagnosis is cancer of breast. It does not give grade of tumor ... | |
| pathology normal ranges | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: Can I get the standard normal ranges for all the pathology tests A: You can request the lab where you get your blood work done to give you the reference ranges for ... | |
| CT Findings - | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a CT of the chest to rule out a PE (I have a history of PE) and while they found no ... A: If the lymph nodes and the nodules had any suggestion that they are malignant the radiologist would ... | |
| Potassium Limits | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: Neha, I have been studying a bit, on the internet that is, concerning sodium/potassium imbalance as ... A: Sodium and potassium are known as electrolytes in medical language. These are measured alone or part ... | |
| hurtle cell | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: i had a fna on 7/08. my endocrinologist told me i will need another fna in 6 months. she did not ... A: The report mentions that you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is a kind of immune mediated disease ... | |
| bladder cancer | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: My father just had his bladder removed. the pathology report says "several cysts on liver", ... A: The cysts in the liver are small fluid filled cavities in liver...since nothing more is mentioned ... | |
| what is the cause of high mm/hr ? | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I just had blood work done and my mm/hr is 73 what can be done for me ? A: If I understand correctly this must refer to your ESR test (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) This is ... | |
| Monocytes | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Lab report says 4.60% aginst a norm of 2 - 4% Is it Ok or do we need to take any treatment. A: 4.6% is Ok...there is no need for further evaluation. All blood test values have a range derived ... | |
| Protein electrophoresis | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Today I received my tests showing a high Beta Globulins at 1.5 g/dl. What could be the reason for ... A: Was this part of your total protein estimation? If so raised globulins will have a proportionate ... | |
| swallen nodes | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: i had a swallen node in my neck and did the FNA, results come out okay, was a reactive node, i been ... A: A reactive lymph node can occur in response to any infection in the body. To diagnose HIV infection ... | |
| abnormal lymph absolute number | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I just received my yearly blood test results and saw that my LYMPH ABSOLUTE number is 1.3L (low is ... A: The various ranges for blood tests are set after taking numerous samples from a given set of normal ... | |
| thyroid nodules | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: on the pathology report 2 slides showed extensive acute inflammation with microphages and occasional ... A: This is a descriptive report - just telling what is seen. The neutrophils seen could be because the ... | |
| HLA-B27 positive male & low white cell | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I have twins, both 15 and positive for HLA-B27, the wbc for one is 4.3, is that related? A worry for ... A: HLA B27 is an antigen found on the surface of white blood cells. It is either present or absent. If ... | |
| low wbc | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: i have had 2 blood tests 4 weeks apart and both have shown a low wbc : 3.4 10*9/L (4.0 - 11.0 normal ... A: As per the information provided by you I cannot make an attempt to decide what can be the cause for ... | |
| blood test results | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I was in the emergency room the other day with intense stomach pain and pulsation in the abdomen. ... A: I would not unduly worry about these blood tests. Blood glucose tests measure how well your body ... | |
| Regarding WBC count | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I mm 27 years old and pregnant for 6 weeks. yesterday i checked my blood test . in that i saw my WBC ... A: Congratulations! May God bless you with a healthy baby. During pregnancy lot of changes occur in a ... | |
| LOW WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: MY WBC IN DEC, 'O7 WAS 4.2 AND HAS DECREASED TO 3.4 6/24/08 (SIX MONTHS TIME). MY ANA TITER IS ... A: The antibodies and ANA titre alone are not sufficient for diagnosis of Lupus. ANA titre / ... | |
| low white blood cell count | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: My doctor told me recebtly that a CBC that I had a month and a half ago showed that my WBC count was ... A: I do not think you should unduly worry about the WBC count. In fact the count has improved since the ... | |
| Thyroid US/FNA results | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a 41 yr old female. I recently went to my GYN MD for routine appt. She found that my thyroid ... A: These terms are better explained by a radiologist. In ultrasound, the images are obtained by sound ... | |
| Thyroid US/FNA results | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a 41 yr old female. I recently went to my GYN MD for routine appt. She found that my thyroid ... A: The FNA report after the cell block interpretation indicates that the thyroid possibly has a ... | |
| Epitheleal cells lymph node post TT | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Are Epitheleal cells in neck lymph node precanerous typically Had TT 8/30/07 followed by i-131 Oct ... A: Lymph nodes do not have epithelial cells and if present always need to be evaluated. In an FNA ... | |
| Lymphocytes/Elliptocytes/Acanthocytes | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Dahiya, My 19 month old son is sick a lot and we had some blood tests that came back with Moderate ... A: Your doctor can advise better as he / she would have examined your son. Now just by the blood tests ... | |
| low lymphocyte count | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Dahiya, I just got my blood results and I realized that my lymphocytes are low 16.9. My neutrophils ... A: I think that the raised neutrophils are because of the fever and sore throat you have. It may even ... | |
| low lymphocyte count | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Dahiya, I just got my blood results and I realized that my lymphocytes are low 16.9. My neutrophils ... A: Please do not be worried about HIV infection. If you have not had any unprotected sex, used non ... | |
| pet scan report | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: What does this mean? Left upper lobe, transbronchial biopsy: lung parenchymal tissue with moderate ... A: The PET scan has revealed a nodule in the lung which is solid and 1.3 cm in size. there is another ... | |
| surgical pathology report | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: What does this mean? Left upper lobe, transbronchial biopsy: lung parenchymal tissue with moderate ... A: This report describes the features of tissue taken from the lungs. It mentions that the tissue ... | |
| low absolute monocytes | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: A recent blood test revealed slightly elevated MCV, MCH, and RDW counts. It also showed a slight ... A: The report has to be interpreted in light of the signs and symptoms you have. Most often increased ... | |
| mole removal | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I had a mole removed from my back at the middle near the top my Doctors nurse called and said they ... A: I do not understand the question. Most likely you had a skin biopsy done and it must be showing ... | |
| Subclinical Hyperthyroidism | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: What exactly is subclinical hyperthyroidism? An ER doctor recently said that I may have this. My TSH ... A: I am not an expert in endocrinology so do not have indepth knowledge on the subject. Sub clinical ... | |
| core needle biopsy | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: A recent mammogram (the second one, which was requested for a better look) has shown ... A: I can understand your concern about the number of samples needed. A core biopsy is requested because ... | |
| SCLEROSING ENCAPSULATING PERITONITIS | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: How easy/difficult is it to diagnose SEP (or EPS)? A: Sclerosing Encapsulating peritonitis or abdominal cocoon is a rare disorder. Fibrocollagenous tissue ... | |
| blood test results | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: My Grandson who turns 21 in July recently had some bloodwork done for the fire department where he ... A: At 21 your grandson should be in reasonable good health. A single reading of low neutrophils and ... | |
| thymic tissue | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a CT scan of the chest and the report stated that there is a mild triangular-shaped ... A: A radiologist who has seen the images of the CT scan can better comment on the nature of the soft ... | |
| blood test | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: hgb 118,wbc 4.7, neut 1.8{smudge}, band {atypical mono}, lymphocyte 2.4{atypical} what does this ... A: An investigation cannot be interpreted on its own...it has to be correlated with clinical signs and ... | |
| blood count test | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a cll patient. What does a abs lymph count of 10.1 indicate. A: The absolute count in your case will be 10.1x thousand / microliter of blood Therefore in a ... | |
| results if full blood count | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I am 12 weeks pregnant and recently had a full blood count done. Could you please tell me what this ... A: Wishing you a problem free pregnancy and a healthy baby. During pregnancy there can be some ... | |
| Possible lymphoma | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: My 18-year-old son has been very ill for several months. He became suddenly ill last summer and has ... A: Burkitt's lymphoma is extremely rare in united states so it is not advisable to straightaway jump to ... | |
| Calcified Thyroid Nodule | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: After having a CT scan of the neck,I've been told that I possibly have a calcified thyroid nodule. ... A: Calcification in a thyroid nodule is indicative of malignancy, however, calcification may also be ... | |
| Need to understand what Pathology report means........before decision on surgery | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a lump in my neck; 4.3 cm. I had a sonogram with showed the lump and many other smaller ... A: Your FNA report indicates a complex picture with features overlapping with benign conditions and ... | |
| WBC | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: ..WBC is 12.6 normal is 3.8-10.8 Thous/mcl and the Neutrophils, absolute is 9097 Normal range ... A: The WBC count is slightly elevated with neutrophils ( a type of white blood cells)contributing to ... | |
| hepatic lesion | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: What is a subcentimeter indeterminate hepatic lesion? Should this be followed up? A: The term is self explanatory...The lesion (mass / lump) in the liver is less than a centimeter in ... | |
| tumor spread aggressive ? | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: what about the aggressive and what does mean this stage ?! i ask my doctor and tell you this kind ... A: Aggressive is just what it means in English language. assertive or pushy. In other words has a ... | |
| lymphocyte count dropping | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: Dahiya, I've asked you some questions in the past and I thanks you so much for your help. Now I ... A: Based on the information provided above I agree with your physician and the ENT surgeons. The lump ... | |
| Renal Cell Carcinoma and CT Results | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: Dahiya, You have answered questions for me in the past with my husbnd's path report after the neph, ... A: I remember answering your earlier questions. I am happy to note that your husbands scan is normal. ... | |
| Liver Lesion | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I had a lesion discovered incidentally while preparing fro a lipoma removal in a nearby area. The ... A: I am sorry, but it is difficult to comment on the lesion without actually seeing the image. An RBC ... | |
| Liver Lesion | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I had a lesion discovered incidentally while preparing fro a lipoma removal in a nearby area. The ... A: RBC scan is done to detect bleeding from any internal organ. Red blood cells are tagged with ... | |
| lymphocyte count dropping | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Dahiya, I've asked you some questions in the past and I thanks you so much for your help. Now I ... A: My reply was not to alarm you or make you any more anxious. Reading your mail shows you have a ... | |
| Pathology | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a student of MD Pathology.We have been asked to select topics for thesis.I am totally puzzled ... A: welcome to Pathology. It is a challenging and interesting field Generally a thesis topic is ... | |
| lymphocyte count dropping | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Dahiya, I've asked you some questions in the past and I thanks you so much for your help. Now I ... A: It is always good to get detailed information as that way I am able to assess the situation better. ... | |
| Liver Disease and Blood Test Result Help | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I am frustrated and I was hoping you can help me. I was recently diagnosed with early stage of ... A: The bloodwork shows all counts to be on the lower side. The leukopenia could be because of a number ... | |
| path lab, pregnancy and breast feeding | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I am an assistant in a pathology lab. I stain cytology slides and do general histology assistant ... A: I am not aware of any resource which specifically gives information about chemical exposure and ... | |
| autopsy report | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: what does the term "grossly" mean in an autopsy report? i.e. the large intestines are intact and ... A: In reference to pathology specimens "Grossly" is used for the outer appearance of biopsy / organ / ... | |
| genes | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I thought BRCA1 and 2 were the main breast cancer genes. How come one rarely sees the HER2 ... A: BRCA 1 and 2 are genes which can mutate that is have changes which can make the person more likely ... | |
| Test results | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I rushed to hospital on April 22, 2008 with severe chest pains, I was told my the physician that I ... A: your hematocrit is at the upper limit of normal. Dehydration, inadequate lung function because of ... | |
| thyroid nodule - Ultrasound & FNA | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I am concerned about the results of a recent needle biopsy of a thyroid nodule. The ultrasound was ... A: Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis is an alternate name for Hashimoto's thyroiditis. This is an ... | |
| Chemistry & hematology | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: For the past 2 years I have had a constant slightly elevated wbc at present 11.7 ABS lymph 3.9 ... A: A reference range for any laboratory test is set after taking samples from a representative healthy ... | |
| lymph nodes | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the normal size of a groin lymph node? My ultrsound states that I have several lymph ... A: There is no guideline for the size of normal lymphnodes in adults. However, once the nodes are more ... | |
| Partial Thyroidectomy Pathology Results | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I had a 1.5 cm nodule on the right side of my thyroid and had a partial done on 3/25/08. The report ... A: Your report states Hashimotos as the diagnosis. This is a benign autoimmune disorder. Hurthle cells ... | |
| Pathology report from UGI endoscopy | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: Please explain: chronic gastritis with early corckscrew foveolar changes. Thanks A: Chronic gastritis is long standing inflammation of the lining of stomach. It can be due to various ... | |
| Lipase levels | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: My Lipase level was elevated. The range is 21-67 and my level was 75. I have been having chronic ... A: Lipase levels are raised most commonly in conditions related to the pancreas. In acute pancreatitis ... | |
| Mole Biopsy | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a mole biopsy done at my family doctor, he call a week later and said there were ... A: The biopsy of a mole can be either benign (a regular mole) or cancer (melanoma). Many a times the ... | |
| Prostate cancer | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: My husband is 63 and, other than high blood pressure, has always been healthy. He now has a PSA of ... A: I am sorry to hear about your husbands cancer diagnosis. I wish him good health and quick recovery ... | |
| FNA of thyroid nodule | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I received my biopsy report which my Dr. says are nothing to worry about and come back in November. ... A: Your thyroid hormones are within the normal range. So Unithroid is working for you. Histiocytes / ... | |
| Colloid nodules | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: Man this is hard I have so many!! I had a FNA of one nodule it is 2.5cm I ahve anoth on the other ... A: If you have thyroid nodules and have normal FNA report most likely you do not have cancer. Your ... | |
| FNA of thyroid nodule | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I received my biopsy report which my Dr. says are nothing to worry about and come back in November. ... A: Your report states that the material submitted for exam is inadequate to provide a definite ... | |
| Lymph Node..... | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I am not sure you can help me but given your expertise category thought you might have a good idea. ... A: A lymph node which is palpable is considered enlarged. In the neck region if the node is generally ... | |
| PSA | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I had a PSA test (family doctor) the first week of Feb 2008 and my PSA was 2.8. My doctor wasn't ... A: 3.06 is still below the cutoff of 4.0 ng/ ml A free PSA is usually interpreted in relation to PSA ... | |
| Clark's Nevus | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I had a biopsy done on a mole on my right forearm that looked per the doctor atypical. The doctor's ... A: Your biopsy suggests that you have a regular mole with some features in between that of a normal ... | |
| CMV & Pregnancy | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 25 years old and two months pregnant. She is a Special Education Teacher with the ... A: CMV - cytomegalovirus is a very common virus which infects people of all ages. Once infected by the ... | |
| second opinion | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I just got the results back from my FNB and it indicated a nodule located in the isthmus was ... A: I am glad that the information provided by me is useful to you. There is at yet no pre cancerous ... | |
| PSA | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I had a PSA test (family doctor) the first week of Feb 2008 and my PSA was 2.8. My doctor wasn't ... A: Rigorous physical activity which may affect the prostate, such as bicycle riding, may cause a ... | |
| second opinion | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I just got the results back from my FNB and it indicated a nodule located in the isthmus was ... A: Celiac disease does not contribute to a false positive diagnosis. People with celiac disease have an ... | |
| second opinion | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I just got the results back from my FNB and it indicated a nodule located in the isthmus was ... A: FNA is almost 92% accurate in diagnosing papillary carcinoma of thyroid. Most cytopathologists are ... | |
| FNA | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: Back in September 07 I had a many test one of them was a fine needle aspiration. I was diagnosed ... A: Dr Marluce Bibbo's e-mail is marluce.bibbo@mail.tju.edu Phone :(215) 955-1197 Mailing Add Thomas ... | |
| FNA | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Back in September 07 I had a many test one of them was a fine needle aspiration. I was diagnosed ... A: I would recommend that you have them send to a center of excellence where there are people who are ... | |
| FNA | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Back in September 07 I had a many test one of them was a fine needle aspiration. I was diagnosed ... A: I am sorry to hear about the misdiagnosis and the unnecessary surgery, if indeed that is what it ... | |
| TB skin test | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I had to have a TB test done, well actually I was required to take two of them. The test's were done ... A: A TB test called Tuberculin test or Mantoux test is done to ascertain if you have been exposed to ... | |
| Liver lesion | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Everything on the MRI was normal, except for an incidental finding of a tiny cyst within the liver, ... A: FNAC is one option. Yes, if the lesion is too small it will not be possible to do an FNAC and get ... | |
| T4 levels | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: What are normal test levels for T4 in the blood? A: The reference ranges can vary from laboratory to laboratory. You need to compare your values with ... | |
| Liver lesion | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Everything on the MRI was normal, except for an incidental finding of a tiny cyst within the liver, ... A: A radiologist will able to explain this report better. However, since there is a lesion and you are ... | |
| Thyroid FNB Results | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: A fine needle biopsy was done on my left thyroid with the results coming back as..."Abundant ... A: Your thyroid FNAC shows changes in the cells of the thyroid consistent with Hashimoto's thyroditis. ... | |
| FNAC | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: My mammography report is-Fatty breasts with sparse fibroglandular parenchyma.A small ovoid opacity ... A: BIRADS score of 3 indicates that there is a high probability that the lesion is benign (>98%) ... | |
| kidney cancer stage 1, grade 3 | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I had my right kidney removed, tumor size 5.9 cm; grade 3. my doctor told me no further treatment ... A: Stage and Grade of a cancer helps determine the treatment protocol and prognosis. The present ... | |
| Blood work | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: My RDW is 15.2 when the range is up to 15 and the neutrophil(not absolute) is 75% when range is up ... A: Reference ranges for various parameters are set using samples from a large number of normal ... | |
| Endoscopy Biopsy | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I had an endoscopy and the biopsy report reads the following: Distal esophagus: piece of tan ... A: If the biopsy is from the junction of esophagus and stomach and shows glandular epithelium and ... | |
| comments on test report | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: my brother suffered hepitics C and after interfirion injections his PCR was clear now few days ... A: ALT is an enzyme with the highest concentration in the liver. Bilirubin is a product that results ... | |
| tumors | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: 6 years ago, I had a Fibroadipose tumor removed from the muscle above my right knee. It had spread ... A: You have just mentioned that you had a fibroadipose tumor....I am trying to guess here what it may ... | |
| Thyroid FNA | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm 38yrs old and just had a Thyroid FNA done on a nodule 2.6cm in size. The results as per a ... A: No cancer cells seen means just that....the specimen taken out of the nodule did not show cancer ... | |
| fibroadenoma or phyllodes tumor | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I had a left breast core needle biopsy with the following results: The tumor is a fibroepithelial ... A: I cannot confidently comment on the report as I have not actually seen it. However a leaf like ... | |
| Testicular Cancer | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: My husband went for a testicular ultrasound and a suspected seminoma was seen. He was taken for ... A: I am sorry that your husband had to undergo two surgeries instead of one. It is difficult for me to ... | |
| Submandibular gland mass | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a mass approx 1cmx9cm in my left submandibular gland.It has been there for 1 year. My FNA ... A: It is likely that the mass is benign but highly vascular that is has a lot of blood vessels and that ... | |
| wbc/rbc | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: my wbc is 11.2h 3.8-10.8 thous/mcl hemoglobin 12.4L 13.2-17.1 g/dl hematocrit 35.3L 38.5-50.0% what ... A: Your hemoglobin is low indicating mild anemia...most likely it can be due to iron deficiency. In ... | |
| multinodular goiter | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with a multinodular goiter. The path report from ultrasound said there were ... A: I am sorry I did not address the calcification question in my initial response. Microcalcifications ... | |
| nose polyp biopsy | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have received a pathology of a small nasal mass biopsy and I wondering how much attention it got. ... A: A lot of information is gained by observing tissue under the microscope. It is definitely ... | |
| multinodular goiter | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with a multinodular goiter. The path report from ultrasound said there were ... A: I am sorry to hear about the DCIS. If it is of some consolation...DCIS has a very good prognosis. ... | |
| FNA | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know in simple terms what my friend's thyroid nodule biopsy mean.. It says " there ... A: Thyroid nodules occur in many people and a colloid nodule is the commonest. It has no increased risk ... | |
| Kidney Cancer Scan Results | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: Dahiya, You answered a question previously on my husband's pathology report. I am hoping you can ... A: I am not an expert in radiology. A Radiologist will give better information. However there is no ... | |
| pathology results | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a thyroidectomy due to papillary cancer. I just received my lab results. The ... A: The thyroglobulin and antithyroglobulin levels should fall gradually post surgery. These do not ... | |
| final pathology on my thyroid | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a thyroidectomy for papillary cancer. The classification was a T3. The tumor was ... A: Your tumor is 1.2 cm this would make it T1 however, the tumor has spread outside the thyroid gland ... | |
| Diabetes and microalbumin with occ hypertension | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: sir I am Diabetic patient since 5 years and inspite of metformin treatment 3 times 500 mg my sugar ... A: The investigations for follow up of diabetes are Fasting and 2 hr postprandial sugar exam which you ... | |
| blood tests | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: What does a value of 55 mean on the LYMPH blood test? My LYMPH absolute is 6.2, Mono absolute is .8 ... A: Absolute values of white blood cells are total number of cells in a microliter of blood and ... | |
| diabetes/ low thyroid and low white blood cell count?! | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have very little understanding about medical issues and my mum's doctor is not very helpful. my ... A: as long as your mother has no recurrent infections, fever, her low count is not worrisome. However ... | |
| renal cell path report | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: Have had two consults. One indicates invasion of the renal sinus fat,Stage T3a, grade 3. The second ... A: Stage T1 indicates that the cancer is confined to the kidney. Whereas T3a indicates that it has gone ... | |
| can certain medications cause a raise in blood sugar? | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: Dahiya, I asked a question a few days ago and I must not have phrased it right. The problem is that ... A: Yes some of the drugs used to treat hypertension and thyroid disorders can affect glucose levels. ... | |
| psa test results | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: My dad got his psa test result and it said 2F what does this mean, what does the F stand for, ... A: It would be better if you can send the entire report then I can explain it better. 6 out of 10 can ... | |
| raised blood sugar | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: My husband's physician sent him for a two hours glucose fating test because his blood sugar was ... A: I do not understand what medication your husband is on and why his blood sugar needs to be raised. ... | |
| Dermatologist vs. Pathologist reading | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: My question is, do you have to be a pathologist to read biopsies or can any MD? I had a mole ... A: All biopsies are read by a pathologist who is a medical doctor and undergoes 5 years training in ... | |
| help me understand what my path. report means. | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: clinical data: right upper arm-skin lesion(709.9) gross descrpition: A. recieved in formalin ... A: A surgeon would better answer this question. however I think the procedure can be done by locally ... | |
| help me understand what my path. report means. | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: clinical data: right upper arm-skin lesion(709.9) gross descrpition: A. recieved in formalin ... A: Your report states the diagnosis of the lesion on your arm as Dermatofibrosarcoma protruberans. The ... | |
| possible phyllodes tumor | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I had a core needle biopsy of a breast lump that is 2 cm. The findings suggest that they cannot tell ... A: A Phyllodes tumor and a fibroadenoma are difficult to distinguish on imaging studies, fine needle ... | |
| KIDNEY CANCER PATHOLOGY RESULTS | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: My husband had a open nephrectomy for kidney cancer back on October 15, 2007. It was discovered ... A: I already like the positivity in your approach. Overall there is just one node involved and rest 4 ... | |
| rare histiocytes? | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: Lump on my neck that was slowly growing over the past few years and it started to be become very ... A: A lump which has been there for many years is not overtly worrisome. The pain could be because of ... | |
| KIDNEY CANCER PATHOLOGY RESULTS | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: My husband had a open nephrectomy for kidney cancer back on October 15, 2007. It was discovered ... A: I can understand the anxiety and helplessness you and your husband must be facing. I hope the ... | |
| Thyroid Cancer surgery pathology report | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: Dahiya, I would like to ask a few questions concerning my pathology report from a recent total ... A: Pathologists can confidently comment only on material which they examine. So negative for ... | |
| Thyroid Cancer surgery pathology report | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: Dahiya, I would like to ask a few questions concerning my pathology report from a recent total ... A: 1) 10% of papillary carcinomas are completely capsulated and remainder are unencapsulated which have ... | |
| pathology | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what pathology tests I'm having? FBC, EUC,CMP,TSH (T4 AND T3 IF TSH ABNORMAL, LFT; ... A: You are having a number of routine tests 1) FBC also called CBC - Full/Complete Blood Count which ... | |
| Difference between angiolipoma & hemangioma? | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I had 6 lumps removed that were located on my arm & leg. They varied in size from "pea" size to ... A: Hemangioma and angiolipomas can be easily diagnosed by pathologists. Hemangioma is a benign lesion ... | |
| Difference between angiolipoma & hemangioma? | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I had 6 lumps removed that were located on my arm & leg. They varied in size from "pea" size to ... A: Angiolipoma is a benign variant of Lipoma...which is a benign tumour of fatty tissue. When this ... | |
| elevated CO2 level | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: What follow up test should I have as a result of mildly elevated CO2 levels in my blood test. I am ... A: Just isolated mild elevated Co2 does not tell much other than that the hypercapnia is because of ... | |
| Raised esr 73 mm/hr crp 35mg/L | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I have had a raised esr and crp for about 5 years now,plus pain around my body,and feeling tired I ... A: ESR and CRP as blood tests are non specific indicators of disease. The most common cause is ... | |
| haemorrhagic pericarditis | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: What examination of the pericardial fluid can be done to try to determine what caused haemorrhagic ... A: Hemorrhagic pericarditis is caused by number of factors - Neoplasm (cancer)- look for malignant ... | |
| Test Results | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: I went today to the ER for a possible adverse reaction to my long term use of furosemide. I am ... A: Lipitor does have negative effect on liver and in turn leads to elevated liver enzymes. You may have ... | |
| cbc and lymphoma | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: , I noticed a bean-shaped, painless, 1-2cm, moveable lump in the left side of my neck a few weeks ... A: The drop in counts is no way indicative of cancer, nor is the low level of cholesterol. if you were ... | |
| cbc and lymphoma | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: , I noticed a bean-shaped, painless, 1-2cm, moveable lump in the left side of my neck a few weeks ... A: Based on the reports and your claim that you haven't been sick for past few months you can rest ... | |
| Lab results | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: can you see my lab results and explain in easy to understand words what this means and what could ... A: All injuries in the body surgical incision or otherwise heal by fibrosis and deposition of collagen ... | |
| Slightly evaluated SEGS | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I had blood drawn on 11-7-07 and was hoping you could explain what one of the results mean. The ... A: The oral surgeon is right in his approach to rule out osteomyelitis. you do have infection in the ... | |
| Alarming path report question | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I just received a letter from my dermatologist that states I need to return for additional testing. ... A: Dysplasia refers to architectural and cytological features which are neither normal nor clear cut ... | |
| Pathology & Lab Reports | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: My sister recently had a tumor removed and was told there was only a 2-3% chance this my be cancer. ... A: Since you have not mentioned from where the tumor was removed, how big it was and since how long ... | |
| pathology report for my neice | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: My neice recently had a skin cancer surgery. The pathology report in part states: Got my stitches ... A: One thing is clear that the lesion is not malignant melanoma. It is a compound nevus (mole with ... | |
| ABS. Lymph Result | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: Dahiya, Can you help me understand what the ABS. Lymph result on a blood test reflects? ... A: When a CBC (Complete blood count ) is ordered it shows a total WBC (White blood cell count, a ... | |
| Various High Blood Cell Counts | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: For the past year and a half, my WBC, HGB, HCT and CRP have been high. At one point, my WBC was so ... A: A detailed physical exam by a physician as well as lab tests may be needed to evaluate your ... | |
| an intro to pathology?? | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I am a high school senior looking to perhaps become a pathologist one day and am wondering if you ... A: I am glad to know that you are thinking of taking up pathology. It is a challenging specialty in the ... | |
| pathology report for my neice | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: My neice recently had a skin cancer surgery. The pathology report in part states: Got my stitches ... A: Just interpreting one line from a report will be a diagnosis out of context to the overall picture. ... | |
| White blood cells | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: My WBC count is 10800.I dont have a fever or cold.. what could be the reason for this. if i need to ... A: WBC may be increasing due to onset of cold. Your TSH is high which is an indication that the ... | |
| White blood cells | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: My WBC count is 10800.I dont have a fever or cold.. what could be the reason for this. if i need to ... A: Based on the lab where the test is done the upper limit for WBC count varies from 10,000 to 11,000 ... | |
| alkaline phosphatase and bone loss | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: Would bone loss cause a rise in alkaline phosphatase? Would bone lose raise or lower calcium in the ... A: Many bone diseases cause raised alkaline phosphatase levels. Some of the conditions are: ... | |
| help understand my diagnosis | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: In 2001 I had a Hysterectomy (cervix removed) with my right ovary and fallopian tube removed as ... A: Your Hysterectomy report does not reveal anything to worry about. It must have been performed ... | |
| Lymphadenitis | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: A friend asked for assistance with understanding part of her pathology report. She was diagnosed ... A: Lymph nodes are routinely removed from the vicinity of cancer tissue. This is to check if they have ... | |
| Dysplasia | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: My mom had a mole cut off and it was sent to the lab. The results came back that it was moderate ... A: Dysplasis means that the cells are not like normal cells and are also not cancerous cells. They have ... | |
| Mechanism of action of B12 on muscle | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: this questions is not a homework question , but I went to know the (Mechanism of action of B12 on ... A: Shawash: Vitamin B12 deficiency has no impact on muscles. It however does affect the peripheral ... | |
| pathology and lab report | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a blood count of 297 on the immunology report for ANTI-SS DNA what does this mean. ANSWER: ... A: The anti SS DNA has a cut off of 20U/ml More than that indicates positive test. This test is done ... | |
| Pap Smear Report after delivery | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I had my Pap Smear Report early pregnancy and the report show normal - Class I during Sept 2006. I ... A: your report essentially says that the cells are not "Normal" but that they are not clearly malignant ... | |
| suture granuloma | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I never had any problems with the surgery or ever had any kind of lump or protrusion from my body ... A: A granuloma forms as a reaction to any foreign body .... it could be a piece of lint stuck in a ... | |
| biopsy of lesion removed | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a high cancer rate in my family and would rest my mind to know if standards for everyone are ... A: In most cases whenever tissue is removed from the body it is sent to pathology. How much needs to ... | |
| suture granuloma | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I never had any problems with the surgery or ever had any kind of lump or protrusion from my body ... A: I understand from your explanation that you had a surgery for Hernia 8+ years ago. Hernia occurs in ... | |
| Testicular Cancer | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: My husband had his left testicular removed due to an abnormal growth and abdominal/back pain. After ... A: Any tissue...normal or tumour will die when its blood supply is cut off. However there is still ... | |
| Testicular Cancer | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: My husband had his left testicular removed due to an abnormal growth and abdominal/back pain. After ... A: I do not understand what it means when your doctor said "The tumour died" Once a portion of tissue ... | |
| severe dysplastic nevus | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: My daughter just had her 4th mole removed. The three previous have all been mild dysplasia (2 of ... A: Your concern for your daughter is understandable. But if it is of some help then please understand ... | |
| Protein Electrophoresis | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I recently had Urine and SErum Electrophoresis done to test for multiple myeloma. The results are ... A: The urine and serum electrophoresis shows values within the normal range. Even though the gamma ... | |
| Abnormal Test Results | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I had a small mole removed from my chest last week. The doctor said that it looked fine, but because ... A: The least abnormality which can occur is that the mole is atypical...which means it is neither a ... | |
| Cervical cancer | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: My mother in law was diagnosed with stage 3 b cervical cancer about 7 months ago. She underwent ... A: I am not an expert on treatment part. I deal with the biopsies. In case the biopsy is positive for ... | |
| Cervical cancer | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: My mother in law was diagnosed with stage 3 b cervical cancer about 7 months ago. She underwent ... A: I am sorry to hear about your mother - in - law's condition. I wish it was otherwise but the first ... | |
| LAB TESTS | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: I Recieved my lab results and would like to know what they mean. My Neutrophil level was 28, my ... A: Lab results need to be interpreted in context of your signs and symptoms. What was the reason in the ... | |
| follicular mucinosis | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: my dermatologist thinks i may have follicular mucinosis, the biopsy received reported there is not ... A: Follicular mucinosis is an uncommon disorder where the hair follicles start degenerating and there ... | |
| Abnormal Lab | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: My lab results for EBV Ab VCA, IgG were 1963 and the EBV Nuclear Antigen Ab, IgG was 857. But, I ... A: EBV VCA IgG and EBV nuclear antigen Ab IgG when positive indicate a previous infection in ... | |
| different assay methods for psa test | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Dahiya, below my husband's psa test, it said, This allay was performed using the Bayer ... A: There are different methods / kits used by labs to do the assay. However PSA results are reported as ... | |
| 3 generations | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I am woman, 68 years young. Cancer in neck '86; Breast '94; face '97; and bowel 2005. I feel very ... A: I am sorry to hear about so much cancer in one family. I am glad though that you all are doing fine ... | |
| Lack of Hilum in lymph node found on thyroid ultrasound | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure if I am in the right area of expertise, but I recently had an ultrasound done on my ... A: You would need a radiologist or a sonologist to explain regarding the report on the thyroid and ... | |
| I need your help | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya, I phoned my husband's primary care doctor today and spoke with his nurse about his TSH ... A: Please trust the doctor and follow his advice. Lab investigations are only numbers by themselves. ... | |
| Absolute Lymphocytes | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: Dahiya, I wrote you awhile back about my husband's blood tests and him just going through radiation ... A: Yes you are correctly informed that Hyperthyroidism and osteoporosis both can also raise ALP levels. ... | |
| hyperthyroid | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya, I just wanted to ask a few questions and I would appreciate just yes or no answers. Is ... A: There is no one single reference range for thyroid hormones. The range varies with the laboratory ... | |
| white blood cell count | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: My husband had some blood tests done and his white blood cell count is 3.0 which is out of range and ... A: The test rsults are related to prostate cancer and its treatment. The radiation or chemotherapy can ... | |
| mole removal question | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I asked you about a biopsy report a couple of weeks ago and you were very helpful. I know you're not ... A: It is possible that the hole is in the location of the previous scab. The dermatologist would have ... | |
| mole removal question | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I asked you about a biopsy report a couple of weeks ago and you were very helpful. I know you're not ... A: Let me reassure you, that if there was an underlying cancer you would not have a negative biopsy ... | |
| biopsy not done correctly?? | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I went to my dermatologist on Aug 1st, because I had a raised mole on my back that was irritated by ... A: I am not in a surgical specialty so am not an expert on scarring and sutures. However any kind of ... | |
| RE: Adrenal tumor tissue | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I'm a recovering Cushings syndrome adrenal patient. I'd like help understanding what my pathology ... A: One of the causes of Cushings Syndrome is a functional adrenal tumor which produces excess of ... | |
| Skin Lesion | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I wear a hat regularly and I have developed a skin lesion on my forehead where my hat contacts the ... A: You need to consult a dermatologist. Only after a physical examination and sometimes a biopsy you ... | |
| penile lesion biopsy | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Dahiya I have a question regarding a recent biopsy that I had done for a lesion on the foreskin ... A: Benign Squamous Papilloma is indeed caused by HPV which is transmitted by sexual intercourse. In ... | |
| skin cancer/biopsy report worries | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 36-year old white male. About a week ago I noticed that a flat, brown mole on my thigh (area ... A: Well, a pathologist will never ever infer a diagnosis without actually seeing the features which ... | |
| skin cancer/biopsy report worries | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 36-year old white male. About a week ago I noticed that a flat, brown mole on my thigh (area ... A: I am glad that you are feeling somewhat at ease. If you as a non medical person put in effort to ... | |
| skin cancer/biopsy report worries | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 36-year old white male. About a week ago I noticed that a flat, brown mole on my thigh (area ... A: I can understand that the whole experience has been traumatic and stressful. So let me assure you ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis? | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: i got a biospy done to confirm my diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis, but the biopsy said that ... A: I apologize I should have used the correct terminology. Dermal mucin (secreted by fibroblasts, a ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis? | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: i got a biospy done to confirm my diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis, but the biopsy said that ... A: The skin biopsy in seborrheic dermatitis has non specific findings and the biopsy result in ... | |
| Pathology Career | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a medical student currently considering a career in pathology, and am very interested in ... A: I am glad that you are actively looking at Pathology as a career. It is a very challenging area of ... | |
| FNAC report for Breast | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: Madam, Recently my wife underwent for FNAC of right breast as she is having a right lower inner ... A: I am not an expert at analyzing radiology reports or advising on treatment. However the reports do ... | |
| laboratory techniques | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I would please like to ask you what the difference is between ex vivo and in vitro assays please? ... A: Sorry about that Andy. My mistake for not reading carefully. Yes, ex vivo and in vitro are the same ... | |
| cmv | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I’m so sorry for annoy , I’m not receive any response from you about four questions which I asked ... A: I already replied to these questions. Here is what I had said earlier If a person is symptomatic ... | |
| (CMV) IgM | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG Enzyme indicate (recurrent or reactivated infection) previous infection ... A: If a person is symptomatic and has only IgM antibodies it indicates recent active infection. If ... | |
| FNAC report for Breast | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: Madam, Recently my wife underwent for FNAC of right breast as she is having a right lower inner ... A: Rest assured that this lump is benign. A breast abscess is collection of pus....caused by infection. ... | |
| procedure for beast mastectomy | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: one of my dear relatives had a mastectomy the other day and before the surgery, she was taken into a ... A: I hope your relative is doing fine after the surgery and is on the road to recovery. From your ... | |
| question? | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: and it had positive Nitrites and Leukocytes(spell?) but I had no symptoms at all it was sent for ... A: Dark brown urine color signifies any one of the following: 1.Infection 2.Bleeding and later ... | |
| Prosector | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: Neha,I would be grateful if you could explain the difference between a Prosector and a Pathologist. ... A: A pathologist is a qualified medical doctor who has specialized in the field of pathology. A ... | |
| TB Skin Test | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: Dahiya, I had a TB Skin Test done on Tuesday, and I am having it read tomorrow. However, I ... A: Mantoux Test or TB skin test is interpreted 48-72 hours after the PPD injection is given. After this ... | |
| abnormal labs | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I had some lab work done and had a few things come back abnormal. First my WBC at 4.0; Hgb at 11.2; ... A: By these lab results it indicates you have infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein - Barr Virus ... | |
| abnormal labs | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I had some lab work done and had a few things come back abnormal. First my WBC at 4.0; Hgb at 11.2; ... A: If your doctor feels that there is no reason for blasts to be there in your blood, then it makes ... | |
| dim T-cell fluorescence--significance? | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I recently had an HLA-B27 antigen test to evaluate the possibility of ankylosing spondylitis. I ... A: If it allies your fears regarding other diseases you can have a number of tests done...like blood ... | |
| dim T-cell fluorescence--significance? | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I recently had an HLA-B27 antigen test to evaluate the possibility of ankylosing spondylitis. I ... A: Majority of the HLA B27 assays (genetic testing by PCR / fluorescence monitoring, flow cytometry) ... | |
| metabolic syndrome | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: You responded to my questions under the title of Metabolic Syndrome on 23/5/07 I think.I have my ... A: These tests also are within normal range. The bulky uterus does not have anything to do with your ... | |
| oral disease | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I develop strange pattern in my mouth sometimes under the tongue, sometimes inner skin of my mouth. ... A: The clinical description seems to be for Lichen planus. However, unless one sees the patches, its ... | |
| metabolic syndrome | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: My endocrinologist sent me for some blood/urine tests due to some very unusual symptoms I have ... A: The panel of tests done for you - all are within the normal range. As far as the fertility hormones ... | |
| metabolic syndrome | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: My endocrinologist sent me for some blood/urine tests due to some very unusual symptoms I have ... A: Diagnosis of Metabolic syndrome is based on certain criteria set up by American Heart Institute and ... | |
| CT Scan result | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I was recently referred to a neurologist, as I have completely lost my sense of smell. He diagnosed ... A: Osler - Weber-Rendu syndrome is a hereditary disease in which the major symtom is epistaxis - ... | |
| carrier of NFB | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: I am a bartender. Everyday I have one customer who comes to the bar. He has suffered complications ... A: I am not sure what you mean by NFB Is it AFB you are worried about...Acid fast Bacilli which causes ... | |
| Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I recently had a MRI which discovered a 14 mm mass in my nasopharyngeal region, 2 ENT's looked at it ... A: Sorry for not replying earlier than this. Lymphadenopathy is the medical term for swollen lymph ... | |
| Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I recently had a MRI which discovered a 14 mm mass in my nasopharyngeal region, 2 ENT's looked at it ... A: The present CT and MRI report does complicate the issue. 15 enlarged lymph nodes are a matter of ... | |
| Pathology - Undergrad | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: I am an undergraduate student at Michigan State University and I am in between two majors. I plan ... A: I am glad to hear that you are interested in pathology. It is a very challenging field. You will ... | |
| Thyroid nodule FNA results | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: Can you explain these results in a way that I can understand them? Aggregate of follicle cells ... A: No, I am not tired of your questions. A cyst is a fluid filled cavity A nodule is a circumscribed ... | |
| lab tests for dehydration | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I was sent to the emergency room by my neurologist for iv hydration. I have gastroparesis and, as a ... A: In case of dehydration the urine is concentrated so specfic gravity is high. In addition the ... | |
| Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: I recently had a MRI which discovered a 14 mm mass in my nasopharyngeal region, 2 ENT's looked at it ... A: The probability that it is just an inflamed mass of adenoidal tissue (benign) is very high. I am ... | |
| Thyroid nodule FNA results | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: Can you explain these results in a way that I can understand them? Aggregate of follicle cells ... A: The diagnosis here is follicular neoplasia. Which basically means that it is new growth of follicle ... | |
| Thyroid nodule FNA results | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Can you explain these results in a way that I can understand them? Aggregate of follicle cells ... A: The FNA has been done from the thyroid gland present in the front of neck. The report indicates that ... | |
| cervical lymphadenpathy | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: i am a 2nd yr medical student at maharashtra c/c cervical lyphadenopathy x 60 days lt ... A: Just a DC does not help in any diagnosis. A lymphocytosis can be because of other cause: Viral ... | |
| Re: PAP Smear report | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I recently went for a PAP smear, the first time I have ever done this test. I am sexually active. ... A: Inflammation in any part of the body is a response to stimulus like microorganisms, injury, ... | |
| thyroid test | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: my husband's last TSH was 0.13 which is circled on laboratory test. Can you tell me what a TSH of ... A: In adults TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) estimation is done to confirm or rule out a thyroid ... | |
| plasma color variation | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I donated plasma yesterday and it came out a green color. what would make it that way? I've donated ... A: Plasma is a clear straw coloured fluid in a healthy person. In certain conditions the change in ... | |
| prostate ca | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: My husband had a prostate biopsy done 2/07. The cells were termed 'precancerous" by his doctor. Is ... A: Pre cancerous means just what it says....occuring before cancer. However; this does not mean that ... | |
| asking about refrences | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: im very interested in Pathology,im seeking an attractive textbook, can you help me please?! A: There are many textbooks for pathology. A very basic one for both general and surgical pathology is ... | |
| pylori infection | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: My husband, 35 years old, has been suffering from chronic belching/ burping (only gas, no acid) for ... A: Belching / burping per se is not diagnostic of H. pylori. What test was done to confirm the presence ... | |
| FNA cythopathology report | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I am status post total thyroidectomy for papillary carcinoma in 1989. I recently had a FNA on just ... A: There are two issues in this report. One which gives a diagnosis and the second is where it pulls ... | |
| Bloodwork results | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My gallbladder was removed on Feb 20,2007. This week,one month after my surgery, I had bloodwork ... A: What was the reason for removal of your gall bladder. Did you have gall stones with blocked bile ... | |
| Hello Sir... | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: ..I know that you're probably getting sick of me -LoL- but I have two more questions to ask relative ... A: Hepatitis B virus infection ultimately leads to development of antibodies which provide immunity ... | |
| some questions for you | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering, if a person who has the inactive carrier form of Hepatitis B can that person ... A: Theoretically infection by any bacteria or virus first time leads to formation of antibodies against ... | |
| melanoma excesion? | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: I've heard that melanoma can be hard to diagnois. How does the pathologist tell the difference ... A: If it is a clear cut malignant melanoma there is no problem in diagnosisng it. Dysplastic nevus is ... | |
| melanoma excesion? | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: I had 2 moles taken off. They came back as a very thin melanoma. One was 0.35 mm and the other 0.5 ... A: I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis of Melanoma. However if it is of some consolation...melanoma ... | |
| PATH AS CAREER | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: thanx so much mam for ur timely response which has brought a great relief for me at this hour of ... A: Pathology is a good choice and those who are surprised by this are not aware how the field has ... | |
| PATH AS CAREER | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: GUD EVENING MAM . I AM A VERY CONFUSED MEDICAL STUDENT. I HAV GOT SELECTED FOR ADMISSION IN M.D. ... A: I being a pathologist and having chosen it because it was my choice, I will advice that you join ... | |
| Lyme Disease | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: Dahiya: I do not know if my question falls in the realm of your expterise but I would appreciate ... A: Serology tests for Lyme Disease detect antibodies in the blood generally two months after the ... | |
| regard prev question | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: The Thing About This Is My Wbc Has Been Elevated For A Year At Least. In May It Was 17.0 I Believe. ... A: Lymphoma diagnosis is made on a biopsy or fine needle cytology of a lymph node. Peripheral blood may ... | |
| bloodwork | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: Can U Help Me In Figuring Out My Blood Work And What It Means I Will Post All Results. WBC Hig 14.6, ... A: Your blood work is essentially normal. You just have a slightly elevated white blood cell count ... | |
| Increased Vascularity in Right Cevical Lymph Node | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: 2 weeks ago a lump appeared on the right side of my neck, which was very painful to touch. I have ... A: The short history of two weeks suggests that most likely the lump is of infectious origin. You ... | |
| oat cell carcinoma | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: Is a bronchogenic oat cell carcinoma considered an adenocarcinoma of the lung? Just a dispute at ... A: Lung Cancers are classified (WHO 1999 classification)into following types 1)Squamous cell carcinoma ... | |
| cbc results | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: what does it mean if you have a high mch and mchc? A: MCH is mean corpuscular haemoglobin In other words it tells the amount of heamoglobin in one red ... | |
| A few questions | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: ..I have another question; just because HBV is found in tears doesn't necessarely mean that one can ... A: For any kind of microbial transmission from person to person there has to be some form of contact ... | |
| Immunity | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a study question and am a little confused the question ask to compare active natural immunity ... A: there are four ways to acquire specific resistance. Active natural Active artificial Passive natural ... | |
| A few questions | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a few questions that I hope u can help me with... Can a liver-function test alone detect ... A: Liver function tests do just that. asses the function of liver. A liver biopsy is required to studt ... | |
| Pathology | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: i am working on the histochemical study of the pituitary gland of rat.Can you help me which staining ... A: The routine stain used for tissues is Haematoxylin and Eosin. Masson Trichrome stain will help ... | |
| appendectomy | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: what are the causes of appendicitis? A: Appendix is a tubular structure 3 and 1/2 inches long attached to the large intestine. At this point ... | |
| biology | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: Regarding staining, why aren't both acidic and basic dyes taken up by proteins? A: The basic principle of staining in tissues is that the acidic dyes combine with basic substances and ... | |
| malnourhed children | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: I apologies with core of my heart that i did not read your answer.My questin was that why ... A: Here is the answer to the question which I had replied earlier Malnourished children may have ... | |
| polyclonal | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: hi can you explain what polyclonal is and what it means in blood test A: The term polyclonal is derived from the Greek word "Polys" which means multiple or many and "Klon" ... | |
| DNA Testing | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I am writing a murder mystery and have a question about DNA testing. Can DNA be taken off of a suit ... A: I would love to read your book when its ready. Best of luck DNA is deoxy ribonucleic acid. These ... | |
| gleason score | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: On my husband's prostate biopsy, there were samples sent in from 12 different sections of his ... A: Gleasons score tells how aggressive the cancer can be Lesions score of 5 and 7 are the commonest. ... | |
| flow cytometry | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: sir i would like to know application of flow cytomtry . A: Flow cytometry is a technique which measures the characteristics of a single cell as it flows ... | |
| cancer? | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: If you can give me any insight about the following situation, it would me MUCH appreciated. thank ... A: The only abnormality in blood tests is elevated Liver enzymes and elevated CA-19 levels (mild) Both ... | |
| husband's tests | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: Dahiya, I am the lady who just emailed you twice about my husband's prostate biopsy coming back ... A: First of all I apologize for answering this so late. I thought I had put questions on bar for the ... | |
| the grade or stage of the prostate cancer | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: The urologist phoned my husband two days ago and told him that the prostate biopsy he had came back ... A: It is good to hear that the cancer is slow growing, so most likely it should not have spread outside ... | |
| prostate biopsy positive for cancer | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: My husband had a prostate biopsy and it came back positive for cancer. I read that we should ask for ... A: I am sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis. You have not mentioned what grade and stage it is. ... | |
| test and possibility | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: sir, my freind has sex only for once and few minutes with simple condom available with ... A: Condom provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases. If there is a tear in the condom ... | |
| malnourhed children | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: why do malnourished children usually have large abdomens? A: Malnourished children may have protein energy malnutrition...one of the forms of this is called ... | |
| Enquiry on PAP SMEAR report | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: I hope you are able to assist me. I am 26 years old and single. Last month I went to the hospital to ... A: Let me assure you at the outset that your PAP smear is absolutely normal and there is nothing to ... | |
| Pathology | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: How do I ensure that I am collecting a plasma sample not a serum sample? A: When you draw blood sample from a blood vessel you are essentially drawing whole blood. Serum and ... | |
| Lymph nodes | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I have recently developed a goiter a few months after i discovered i had chronic lymphocytic ... A: The enlarged lymph nodes maybe because of any number of reasons. I gather you have had an imaging ... | |
| atypical cells | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I had a needle biopsy done and the results were atypical cells. Now the surgeon wants to put me to ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. Atypical cells mean that the cells are not ... | |
| CBC report | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: , In my most of the CBC tests the HGB shows 17.2, HCT 50.4%, NEUT 53.9%, WBC 9.5, RBC 5.86 and PLT ... A: Your CBC results are all within normal range. However your HGB is on the higher side (Normal range ... | |
| ACIDITY IN THE BODY | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: WHAT IS THE INFLUENCE OF THE ACIDITY OF THE BODY(EATING ACID/ ALKALINE BALANCE) ON THE URIC ACID OF ... A: The type of food you eat can influence the uric acid levels especially if you already have raised ... | |
| ACIDITY IN THE BODY | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: what is the relation of the acidity in the body(ACID/ALKALINE BALANCE) and the uric acid in the ... A: Human blood is slighlty alkaline and the pH is maintained in a very narrow range of 7.35 - 7.45 ... | |
| Pancreatic Head Mass | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: Your response really clarifies things for me. I do have a follow-up. We have been waiting three ... A: Well the turnaround time does vary with every pathology department, dependant on how much sample ... | |
| FNA lymph node cytology report | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I noticed an enlarged lymph node on the right side of my neck that enlarged quickly over a couple of ... A: A granulomatous reaction can be beacuse of a number of causes. Some you have already been tested ... | |
| Pylori IgA | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: My blood test of H. PYLORI IGG read 58.4 U/ML. The reference range is <10. What should I do with ... A: Yes your IGG for H pylori is well above the reference range. This indicates you have the bacteria H ... | |
| Forgot ESR question | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I forgot to mention, the ESR rate was also a little elevated at 37. Is this something to be ... A: ESR is raised whenever there is a long standing pathology. It can be related to joint pains / back ... | |
| pathologist function in trauma assessment | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: My husband was admitted to a trauma center with severe BTI. I was told, later, that "the pathologist ... A: I am sorry to hear about your husband. The question is not very clear. I understand a CAT scan has ... | |
| CBC with DIFF Question | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: I am a little nervous, and perhaps you could help me. I just had a cbc with diff, with pretty ... A: First of all let me assure you. your report is Normal and does not indicate anything serious like ... | |
| pathology | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: i had a mole and a cyst removed both sent for pathology. i was wondering if you could give me an ... A: Atypical nevus (mole)is benign but may share some clinical and microscopic features with melanoma, ... | |
| Obtaining autopsy results from Thailand | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: How could I obtain a copy or view the autopsy results of this person? ... A: An autopsy report is generally released to the next of kin and the law enforcement authorities. ... | |
| colonoscopy/endoscopy | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: I had these test and the endoscopic impression was ileitis, or crohns (my mother has crohns) the ... A: Your report states that the diagnosis is of Crohns disease. This is an auto immune disorder where ... | |
| colonoscopy | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: I went to the hospital and got my results. I was diognosed with severe colonic inertia. Is this ... A: You have your report which says - severe colonic inertia. First of all let me assure you that you ... | |
| colonoscopy | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I had a colonoscopy last Friday with a possible biopsy, the doctor didn't tell me if he did a biopsy ... A: I am sorry about the delay in your answer. I was under the impression that I had already answered ... | |
| How Do you know? | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: "Hi Doc: I'm also an expert on this site in the legal advice category. I have heard about many ... A: I can understand your concern in this regard and I hope I can help alleviate your doubts. Ther is ... | |
| Stillborn Child Prelim Pathology Report | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I just received the preliminary autopsy report for my stillborn child. the Final Diagnosis reads, ... A: I am sorry to hear about your stillborn child. The report basically means there is no obvious ... | |
| Cyst Pathology Question | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: Recent removal of one ovary due to large cyst of unknown origin. Final patholgy was benign simple ... A: Simple serous cyst is a benign cyst and you have nothing to worry with regard to that. They just ... | |
| FNA cytology report | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: I guess i was focused in particular on the word "inflammatory" and wondered what that actually ... A: I am glad the information helped you clear some of your doubts. Inflammatory means of or related to ... | |
| FNA cytology report | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: I recently had a FNA biopsy on 2 enlarged lymph nodes (one axillary, one submandibular). The worry, ... A: FNA is not conclusive as it is based on type of cells aspirated from the body. If the needle misses ... | |
| Autopsies | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: Since receiving your answer, I've read a few things about restricted/unrestricted autopsies. If a ... A: Ideally an unrestricted autopsy is the best way to find any kind of plausable explanation, if there ... | |
| Autopsies | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: Do all autopsies include a cranial autopsy? If not, why would a cranial autopsy not be performed? ... A: Sorrry for the delay in answering. Autopsies per se require permission from the family. It depends ... | |
| autopsy report | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: i need an explanation to my premature baby's death. is mild edema and webbing of the neck normal. ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. Webbing of the nexk is seen in some conditions. The one which ... | |
| biopsy of mystery material | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: When someone looks at material under a microscope, shouldn't they be able to tell from its molecular ... A: From what I have understood from your question, some material was aspirated from a lump near the ... | |
| choose the appropriate answers | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: 1-carcinoma in situ in epithelium characterized by: a:increase the mytotic activity b:loss of ... A: Carcinoma in situ is characterized by : loss of polarity Carcinoma in situ has features of carcinoma ... | |
| Deinococcus radiodurans | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: I dont know if you will know this but I need describe the ecological niche for Deinococcus ... A: I think this falls more under the domain of microbiology. I am not very sure about this ... | |
| Colonsocopy results | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: Dahiya, How are you? I hope I am able to convey my question as clear as possible over e-mail. I just ... A: A young adult with change in bowel habits and abdominal pain with a normal colon is suggestive of a ... | |
| biopsy | 4/7/2006 |
| Q: i'm also an expert on this site in the criminal law area, i'm an attorney... Anyway, my wife, back ... A: I appreciate your asking me regarding your wifes biopsy report. Your concern is very genuine. A rash ... | |
Neha Dahiya MD
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Help patients understand the medical terminology of their lab results and / or tissue biopsy reports.
Experience
I am a pathologist and director of clinical laboratory services. I have been a practicing pathologist for last 9 years in a 350 bed multi specialty hospital laboratory in India.
Organizations
Indian association of pathologists and microbiologists.
International Academy of Cytology
International association of Pathologists - Indian division
Indian association of Cytology
Education/Credentials
MD (pathology)
MBA
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