carcinoid tumor in esophagus
My RNY was supposed to be Aug 23 but when my gall bladder was removed July 22 the surgeon did an EGD at the same time and found a nodule in my esophagus. I had it biopsied this past Tuesday and results really didn't tell much. I have to have an esophageal ultrasound this Tuesday Aug 17 to see how deep it goes and most likely to get more of a biopsy. The doctor who did the biopsy says that it's very small and thinks it's probably benign but can't be sure until more tests and I'll most likely have to have the tumor removed. How long will this push out my RNY? Anyone else out there with this same thing? How did it turn out? Was it benign or malignant? Did they end up finding more than the one tumor?
Meg
If you don't get a biopsy on the 17th, I'm sure you'll have to wait on your RnY until they get a definitive diagnosis.
Hang in there...I hope everything turns out fine for you and that it's benign.
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It really depends on the location, presentaton and cir****tances surrounding the diagnosis. For example, if it is incidentally discovered with apendicitis - carcinoid of the appendix- surgical resection may be all that is needed. In other organ systems, the treatments vary along a broad range.
If you or a friend has this diagnosis, it is the physicians sworn duty to help you understand the disease and its treatment as it relates to the specific situation. Don't let docs forget that.
