Head and neck cancer imaging

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5152628 tn?1364370772 I noticed a few months ago that a mole appeared on the back of my neck, i felt it and my husband confirmed it was a mole. I did nothing about it, then after a couple of months my neck was very itchy, i asked my husband to look at it, and he said it was very crusty. The neck is still very itchy but does not feel crusty anymore.
Avatar m tn I have had a headache for the past 10 years straight. It has never gone away. 3 years ago I found a osteoma in my sinus. I had the bony tumor removed, thinking it would get rid of the headaches. It made them worse. Now I don't know what is causing my head and neck pain. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar m tn The pain may also be worsened in the head, neck, and jaw area if you tend to put your elbows on the desk and lean your head down into your palm (Or palms) for extended periods of time. If any of this (Trivial as it may sound) describes your body positioning for a few hours at a time during the day, it may be the source of your problem. Try being more conscious of you posture, and/or raising the height of your work area (Desk) to avoid leaning down into it.
Avatar f tn From the age of 18 until now (25) I have had three barium swallow tests, one abdominal CT scan, three head CT scans, multiple chest x_rays and a neck x Ray. An endoscopy September of last year showed mild irritation of lower esophagus along with upward flow of stomach contents so the only finding was GERD. It said stomach was normal. Could the ionizing radiation I received plus having GERD have caused me to develop esophageal cancer?
Avatar n tn I recently posted this inn the cancer section, and then noticed someone had a similar issue. So figured id repost here incase someone here could help me, incase its a thyroid nodule. Thanks. Hello. I have a Dr. appointment this week for another problem, and plan to ask about this. But until then, I thought I would ask here. Right near my adams apple, theres a small hard lump. Really small, like maybe alittle bigger than a pea.
Avatar n tn Complete neurological examination and imaging studies like MRI may help with the diagnosis. Take care and do keep us posted.
774736 tn?1311331385 Basically what are doctors able to see and what are they looking for when trying to diagnose using these imaging machines on particular areas (Head and Neck). I came in to the ER with neck pain and dizziness and I'm still suffering from it because they were not able to make a clear diagnosis. Do these imaging tests show major problems like meningitis, or blood vessel abnormalities?
Avatar n tn Your medical history, present symptoms and complete physical examination are important considerations also. Imaging studies may also help. Take care and do keep us posted.
Avatar f tn I am not in pain, I am uncomfortable because I feel the constant need to move, stretch, and crack my neck and back. I also feel it in my arm and hand when my back is acting up. I think it has something to do with my nerves, I just don't know what...
Avatar m tn help I keep getting these wierd headaches that start at the back of my neck and sometimes last for three for four days. Also when I get these headaches I tend to feel overheated. My head feels really hot. I keep taking my temperature but it comes out normal. What do these headaches mean??? What can I do about this??
Avatar f tn I have had some neck pain for about a year now and I have also has some dizziness every few months when I bend my head down or sideways sometimes. I also have recently have had some werid dizziness while sleeeping. It almost feels like my body is moving and then when I open my eyes everyhting is fine....then sometimes when i bend my neck over and close my eyes it feels like my body is ,moving again.
Avatar n tn i was in a accadent when i was 19 years and had gotten sauver whiplash and today i feel really bad i huet in the ball of my neck and head aera my lips are a lil numb and tingles all over my body noone can find whats going on with me ..i have been to neurology for my back i dnot know if it show everything worng with me or not but i relly need answers please suggest anything you might know is there more testing i need to ask for or what ?
Avatar f tn Right now, I am emotionally scared that if ever it is cancerous might spread to the other organs like the neck, armpit, bone and the brain if I will wait that long to see Breast Clinic Doctor. I hope you can enlighten me on this matter. Once again, thank you a million times and more power.
1139665 tn?1382710950 I'm really scared and just looking for some reassurane or information. Since i had my daughter three years ago i've been having really strange symptoms and i'm afraid it's all pointing to brain tumour which both my mother and grandmother have both died from. Anyway here are the symptoms in a nut shell..after having the baby i had head aches daily and on and off numbness in my left arm and side of head. Had a ct scan done and nothing showed up at the time.
Avatar m tn X-rays may be taken of the mouth and jaw. CT or MRI may also be used. The MRI was designed for soft tissue and, therefore, will show the location of the TMJ disc in relationship to the jaw and skull bones. That will give the doctor a better idea as to the proper treatment approach.
1072931 tn?1281534520 I am a 40 year old woman and I have been feeling pressure on my head and sinus, feeling dizzy and almost fainted, called the ambulance and told me it was a panic attack because i had one before, but this time i feel is different because im still feeling like that after two days, and now im feeling pain on my neck too, and i feel strange, i was really scared to think it may be a tumor on my head or sthg like that, but i read on internet that a lot of people have the same symptoms that i have and
Avatar f tn male gender, younger than 20 years and older than 65 years, rapid growth of nodule, symptoms of local invasion (dysphagia, neck pain, hoarseness), history of radiation to the head or neck, family history of thyroid cancer or polyposis (Gardner's syndrome).
Avatar f tn Once the headache portion hits there are often times hot or cold flashes, back, neck, and arm pain, and tremors in my hands along with some of the previous aura remaining til the end... I never get the classic one sided headache, it effects my entire head... The tremors could be migraine related if you pushed it just a little too far that day and have migraines...
1372144 tn?1278483231 With regards to the sensation of heaviness and inability of your neck to support your head, inflammation of the blood vessels of the head or bony changes in the structures of the neck may be possible causes. Try to observe if this occurs with your migraine or different attack. Do keep us posted on your follow-up with your attending physician.
Avatar f tn I too have had cramps on the right side of my head, but on the top right also. I have had childhood injuries, a concussion and a fractured skull in my forehead. In addition I have had migraines before. Recently a nurse practitioner informed me that my advanced arthritis in my neck could give me headaches. I am going back to my doctor to get some answers.
Avatar m tn There haven't been anyy other symptoms other than the occasional headache, which is most probably due to the heat wave we've been experiencing. The lump hasn't gotten any larger, and I have a physical exam scheduled at my regular doctor in two weeks. I'm going to ask him then.
Avatar f tn It’s kind of dull and achy but I also get random shock like pain, on top of my head ache. My leg goes numb sometimes and recently some of my back started going numb.(right leg, lower right back) If anyone else has these symptoms or any advice please let me know.
Avatar f tn On the premise that common things happen commonly, I would be looking for a source of inflammation in the head and neck, other than cancer. Infection is one such source of inflammation or inflammation may exist without infection and of course remotely various forms of cancer. Dental disease is a grossly underdiagnosed source of thead and neck inflammation In any case, what kind of shape are your dogs teeth and gums in?
Avatar f tn I think getting the lymph nodes checked out, and especially if you are having neck pain and swollen tonsils is a good idea. Do you have Hashimoto's? I had two thyroid surgeries last year for multinodular goiter caused by chronic untreated Hashimoto's.
Avatar f tn Would see a thyroid specialist for a detailed thyroid/neck ultrasound and determine if anything may be suspicious for cancer and require FNA biopsy. Chance of a nodule (lump) being cancer is about 5-10%.
Avatar f tn Started off as a knot on the back of my head right where necks start on the bottom of head.. then I noticed I had a tiny knot in my neck. Did some research and cancer started to pop up on the Internet.. I freaked out and anxiety went into overdrive.. doctor examined me and thought it was due to allergies.. got cat scan and the side with knot the lymph nodes and glands was bigger but they said they didn’t see anything wrong ..
Avatar f tn About a week later I was admitted in the hospital due to a flare up with my colitis and while I was there I recieved more antibiotics. So my Dr. has ruled out infection. I have had a sonogram of my neck done and a CT scan. My Dr. has scheduled me a PET/CT scan next week. My question is Would my lymph node be swollen if I have colon cancer?