Can a diagnosed heart murmur become malignant?

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Can a diagnosed heart murmur become malignant further down the road?
If so what would be the signs that it has become malignant?
So you have a murmur and the doctor told you it is benign. That means that after ECHO cardiogram the doctor did not find any serious problem with your valves or holes in the walls of the heart. So don't worry about it now.
The opposite of Benign is not malignant in case of heart murmurs. If it is not benign we can call it pathological. That means there is some definite reason for the murmur like a valve problem or a septal defect. All murmurs are not serious. So if your doctor told you it is fine, don't worry about it at present. In future if you get any palpitation or shortness of breath you can have a re assessment with your cardiologist. It is unlikely that the present benign problem will progress to a serious one later.  (+ info)

is thyroidectomy the ONLY way to determine if a papillary lesion / follicular neoplasm is benign or malignant?

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My wife recently underwent FNAB for the thyroid gland and the findings were:
1. PAPILLARY LESION
2. FOLLICULAR NEOPLASM.
Suggest thyroidectomy for a definitive diagnosis.
Microscopic Description:
Smears disclose a fairly cellular aspirate composed of cohesive clusters of follicular cells, in attempt to form acini and short papillary fronds. The cells show vesicular nuclei, with focal areas of pleomorphism. The background is hemorrhagic containing thin colloid materials and few mixed leukocytes.

I really would like to know if the it is benign or malignant but is there any other way besides invasive surgery? Thanks a lot in advance for all the answers and help.
If FNAB demonstrate follicular neoplasm , we must perform thyroid lobectomy for determining if it's malignant or not , and regarding to this , we will design the further definite and main operation .

There is no way other than this yet .

In some situations , we can perform total thyroidectomy as a plan to determine the permanent pathology at first ( there is several indications : old patients , mass more than 4 cm , ... ) .

But about Papillary neoplasm it's somewhat different : we can plan for a definite operation , also with a FNAB .  (+ info)

On average, what is the progression rate of malignant brain tumors?

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That is, how fast do malignant brain tumors such as glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma typically grow without treatment? I was told they double in size every eleven days, but am not sure how true that is.
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Does a benign tumour exhibit similar symptoms to a malignant one?

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If a benign tumour arises in the small intestine (duodenum) would it cause abdominal pain and weight loss just as a malignant tumour would?
A benign tumor can exhibit some symptoms but only the basic ones. Like shape, size, and even on an x-ray will look like a tumor but the only way a Dr can tell if a tumor is cancer is by doing a biopsy. Only a biopsy can tell if it's a tumor It would be helpful if we knew how old you are.. As far as tumors in the small intestines, most of them will begin as polyps. They can be removed during either sygmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, It the polyps are higher up in the intestines, then an endoscopy or gastroscopy can remove the polyps
Any foreign matter that does not belong in the body will cause pain. It's a warning sign by your body telling you something is wrong. Pain is always a warning sign. Unless of course for the obvious reason, like surgery, broken bones. Those pains are warning signs yes, but they mean "take it easy'.
As far as weight loss, you could be looking at a number of reason. The fact that you are having abdonminal pain, can make you just refuse food. Who wants to eat when they are in pain.
If you suspect anything like tumors or polyps, the only way you're going to know for sure is by testing. Call your MD and tell him/her what's going on and say you would like to be seen. At this point, you should. Good luck Blessings  (+ info)

What does hypothermia & hyperthermia do to you on a cellular level?

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I have no idea. All I can find are symptoms and confusing science journals. I just need to know the cellular level. Like is stuff damaged? What?
I'm pretty sure in late stages of hypothermia, moisture inside of cells begins to freeze (expand and crystallize) and breaks cell membranes. That's why hypothermia affected limbs turn black (internal bruising) and often have to be amputated.

As for hyperthermia, I'm not too sure. I just know the body can't handle internal temperatures of 104+ or the brain overheats and shuts down.  (+ info)

Hi, Can any one tell about Brain Tumour(Malignant) and How long it ll take to cure after Surgery?

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Hi, Can any one tell about Brain Tumour(Malignant) and How long it ll take to cure after Surgery?
Hi, Can any one tell about Brain Tumour(Meningiomo) and How long it ll take to cure after Surgery?
Early treatment often improves the chance of a good outcome. Treatment, however, depends on the size and type of tumor and the general health of the patient. The goals of treatment may be to cure the tumor, relieve symptoms, and improve brain function or the person's comfort.
Gliomas are primary tumors that originate in brain parenchyma. Symptoms and diagnosis are similar to those of other brain tumors. Treatment involves surgical excision, radiation therapy, and, for some tumors, chemotherapy. Excision rarely cures.
Meningiomas are benign tumors of the meninges that can compress adjacent brain tissue. Symptoms depend on the tumor's location. Diagnosis is by MRI with contrast agent. Treatment may include excision, stereotactic radiosurgery, and sometimes radiation therapy.
Most pineal region tumors are germ cell tumors.
Most pituitary tumors are adenomas. Symptoms include headache and endocrinopathies; endocrinopathies result when the tumor produces hormones or destroys hormone-producing tissue. Diagnosis is by MRI. Treatment includes correction of any endocrinopathy and surgery, radiation therapy, or dopaminergic agonists.
Primary brain lymphomas originate in neural tissue and are usually B-cell tumors. Diagnosis requires neuroimaging and sometimes CSF analysis (including Epstein-Barr titers,) or brain biopsy. Treatment includes corticosteroids, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Spinal cord tumors may develop within the spinal cord parenchyma, directly destroying tissue, or outside the cord parenchyma, often compressing the cord or nerve roots. Symptoms include progressive back pain and neurologic deficits referable to the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots. Diagnosis is by MRI. Treatment may include corticosteroids, surgical excision, and radiation therapy.  (+ info)

Can y ou have a malignant tumor behind your eye without having any headaches, seizures or classic symptoms?

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I am very concerned about my mother.The eye specialist told her ( only from looking in her eye) that she had a malignant tumor there and they are going to do tests to make sure it's not soming from anywhere else. Her only symptom is changing vision, lights and poor close up vision. How does this specialist know from only looking in her eyes? If anyone out ther has experience or knowledge I really thank you for you help.
I don't know, but that doesn't sound good. I wouldn't be surprised if you can have headaches or seizures considering the fact that the tumor is located on the frontal lobe. I'm surprised he didn't say anything about glaucoma. It could be a sign of that, too.  (+ info)

Can you tell if Ascites is Malignant (from cancer) or from cirrosis?

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I think my father may have been misdiagnosed. They have been saying its caused by cancer, but they (they meaning top hospitals in NYC) have been unable to locate tumor site. Also the diuretics seemed to work well and its not supposed to help in Malignant Ascites.
Peritoneal fluid aspiration of the ascitic fluid, with microscopic examination to look for malignant cells, is a common diagnostic procedure.  (+ info)

Where can I find information on Hypothermia and Hyperthermia?

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This is for a project for school. I am open to any and all sugestions.
You're cheating. In the time it took you to come here and post this question, you could have just typed in "hypothermia" and "hyperthermia" in the search field and already had the answer.

Here are 2 links, but you'll have to do the research yourself:

Hypothermia:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hypothermia.html

Hyperthermia (or fever):
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003090.htm  (+ info)

does smoking make a benign cancer malignant?

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I recently got told by a doctor that I have a benign tumor, will smoking make it malignant?
First let me explain some terms to you so you wont be confused. Benign tumors are non cancerous. Malignant means cancerous.
A tumor is cells which have abnormally grown. With the fact you already have a tumor, I would do everything in my power to try and make it so it doesnt turn cancerous.
Smoking can definitly exasparate the tumor, therefore I would not smoke, and try and live a more healthy life.  (+ info)

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