| Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts) Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 | Hi, I have a biopsy on my tongue to diagnose what the lesion is on my tongue and thought you would like to see my MRI scan report to see what you think and if anybody had any idea what it "could" be?
Here goes:
There is a midline solid enhancing lesion within the tongue which measures 2.8 x 2.2 x 3.0cm. The aetiology of this lesion is uncertain but it definitely requires clinical evaluation. A possible cause of midline lesions is a lingual thyroid, but this lesion is actually within the substance of the tongue rather than situated directly posterior to it. An abnormality arising in accessory salivary tissue is a possibility.
Incidental inflammatory polyps are seen in the maxillary antra.
Thanks for reading and hope someody can help
Dave.
Mri on pituitary - incidental mid line tongue lesion found Referred to ENT surgeon Suspects Lingual Thyroid sent for 123 iodine scan - said dont need surgery or biopsy. Follow up:Not a lingual thyroid, now have to have a tongue biopsy on Monday 15th March 2010. Get the results Monday 30th March 2010
| | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I wish I could offer some advice to you but can't. I will be watching for your answers from others here.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April. --- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
| | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 618 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 618 | Dave,
The biopsy will tell the tale. I hope it says you don't need to be here.
Kelly Male 48, SCC (Soft Palet) Rt., Stage 1, T3n0m0, Dx, 8-09, Start IMRT 35 9-2-09 end 10-21-09 04-20-10 NED 8-11 recurrence, node rt. neck N2b 10-11 33 IMRT w/chemo wkly 3-12-12 PET - residual cancer 4-12 5 treatments with Cyberknife & Erbitux 6-19-12 Pet scan CLEAR 12-3-12 PET - CLEAR
| | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts) Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 | Thanks for your replys. Exactly....only the biopsy will give me the answers I know. I'm asking for reassurance and reassurance doesn't work does it?LOL!!!! Only the biopsy will give me the reassurance I need. What I have gained from this forum is loads of support and friendship which has really helped me get through this!
Best Wishes to you all,
David.
Mri on pituitary - incidental mid line tongue lesion found Referred to ENT surgeon Suspects Lingual Thyroid sent for 123 iodine scan - said dont need surgery or biopsy. Follow up:Not a lingual thyroid, now have to have a tongue biopsy on Monday 15th March 2010. Get the results Monday 30th March 2010
| | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 | I don't know how to read "pathology speak" (are those people ever certain of ANYTHING???) but by the sounds of it you are doing exactly the right thing by pursuing this until you get an answer.
I too hope you don't need to be here, but if you do - we are definitely here for you. There is nothing that compares to having people who have 'been there done that' offer information and for some of us even more important is the emotional support and friendship offered by these awesome people.
Keep us posted - we'll be waiting with ya!
Hugs
Donna
Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)
| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 54 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 54 | We will [be waiting] on both forums  . How cruel you have to wait so long. Cath
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| | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts) Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 | I know Cath -it will have been a month on Monday....it's been mental torture.I've been for my pre op today where they took blood pressure,ecg and full blood count and then asked me about a million questions...I felt exhausted when I walked out..phew!!!! Thanks to everyone who's sent replys to me. It REALLY has helped.
Lots of love to all,
David.xx
Mri on pituitary - incidental mid line tongue lesion found Referred to ENT surgeon Suspects Lingual Thyroid sent for 123 iodine scan - said dont need surgery or biopsy. Follow up:Not a lingual thyroid, now have to have a tongue biopsy on Monday 15th March 2010. Get the results Monday 30th March 2010
| | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | MRI readings by radiologists must contain every suspicious area and anomaly. My first MRI's, post Tx, were not "clean" and caused me much angst until they were interpreted by the head & neck surgeon. It was an entire year until I had a normal MRI.
The biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis. Scans and x-rays are only a part of the diagnostic workup.
If you're freaking out, a perfectly normal reaction, ask for some anti-anxiety meds. I took them all though treatment.
Gary Allsebrook *********************************** Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2 Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy) ________________________________________________________ "You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
| | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts) Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 | Thanks Gary - I'll take your advice on that one!! Not too long to wait now. Thanks again, David.
Mri on pituitary - incidental mid line tongue lesion found Referred to ENT surgeon Suspects Lingual Thyroid sent for 123 iodine scan - said dont need surgery or biopsy. Follow up:Not a lingual thyroid, now have to have a tongue biopsy on Monday 15th March 2010. Get the results Monday 30th March 2010
| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 396 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 396 | keep us posted on the results...we are waiting with u.
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