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Urology (Expert Forum)
Stone vs Cancer
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Stone vs Cancer
by missy26, Oct 03, 2007 09:33PM
I have not been feeling good for some time. They have discovered a "7mm echogenic focus with associated acoustic shadowing in the interpolar region of the left lidney consistent with a calculas".
I have had 2 ultrasounds and both have stated this is a kidney stone, even though I have no pain at all. What worries me is latlely I have been am very short of breath and I had a PFT test that showed abnormalitiies with my TLC and RV. I have to see a specilist next week for a stress test.
Questions:
What from this reports confirms this is a kidney stone?
Is there any chance this could be a tumor ?
Any other test you would reccommend to ensure this is a kidney stone?
I have had 2 ultrasounds and both have stated this is a kidney stone, even though I have no pain at all. What worries me is latlely I have been am very short of breath and I had a PFT test that showed abnormalitiies with my TLC and RV. I have to see a specilist next week for a stress test.
Questions:
What from this reports confirms this is a kidney stone?
Is there any chance this could be a tumor ?
Any other test you would reccommend to ensure this is a kidney stone?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 04, 2007 09:10PM
, Oct 04, 2007 09:10PM
I am not sure that the kidney stone is associated with the shortness of breath. Further evaluation of the stone can be made with a CT scan. The CT scan can confirm whether this is a kidney stone, and can differentiate it from cancer.
If the CT scan is negative, you can consider an MRI to further evaluate the lesion.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
If the CT scan is negative, you can consider an MRI to further evaluate the lesion.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
