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Alternate Names : Mass, Neoplasm

Tumor Diagnosis & Tests

Like the symptoms, the signs of tumors vary based on their site and type. When a tumor is found, a biopsy is performed to determine if the tumor is benign or malignant. Depending on the location of the tumor, the biopsy may be a simple procedure or a serious operation. Most patients with tumors undergo CT scans or MRI to determine the exact location of the tumor and its extent. More recently, positron emission tomography (PET) scans have been used to visualize tumors.

Common tests to most patients with tumors include:

CT scan
MRI
PET scan
Complete blood count (CBC)
Blood chemistries
Biopsy of the tumor
Bone marrow biopsy (most often for lymphoma or leukemia)
Chest X-ray

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Review Date : 11/7/2002
Reviewed By : Ezra E. W. Cohen, M.D., Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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