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Adrenal Tumor Biopsy

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    • February 27, 2013 at 2:03 am
    mclaus23
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      Hi All,

      Has anyone had or known of anyone having an adrenal tumor biopsied that is relatively hard to get to?
      All posts will help!!

      Thanks!
      Maggie

      Hi All,

      Has anyone had or known of anyone having an adrenal tumor biopsied that is relatively hard to get to?
      All posts will help!!

      Thanks!
      Maggie

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        • February 28, 2013 at 5:53 pm
        susanr
        Participant

          Maggie,

          I know few people who had adrenal tumors from Mel, Their doctors did not push for a biospy if they had other mets within the body.  Is the adrenal gland the only involvement or are there other spots.?  I know not much help but post some more info if you can and sure others will chime in.  Keep us posted.

          Susan

            • March 1, 2013 at 4:38 am
            mclaus23
            Participant
              Thanks Susan!! Unfortunately these are the only tumors ugh!!!
              • March 1, 2013 at 4:38 am
              mclaus23
              Participant
                Thanks Susan!! Unfortunately these are the only tumors ugh!!!
                • March 1, 2013 at 4:38 am
                mclaus23
                Participant
                  Thanks Susan!! Unfortunately these are the only tumors ugh!!!
                • February 28, 2013 at 5:53 pm
                susanr
                Participant

                  Maggie,

                  I know few people who had adrenal tumors from Mel, Their doctors did not push for a biospy if they had other mets within the body.  Is the adrenal gland the only involvement or are there other spots.?  I know not much help but post some more info if you can and sure others will chime in.  Keep us posted.

                  Susan

                  • February 28, 2013 at 5:53 pm
                  susanr
                  Participant

                    Maggie,

                    I know few people who had adrenal tumors from Mel, Their doctors did not push for a biospy if they had other mets within the body.  Is the adrenal gland the only involvement or are there other spots.?  I know not much help but post some more info if you can and sure others will chime in.  Keep us posted.

                    Susan

                    • March 1, 2013 at 5:41 pm
                    Tina D
                    Participant

                      Maggie,

                      I had an adrenal tumor biopsied a few years ago. It was large, though, so I dont know that it was considered "hard to get to" It was done similar to a kidney biopsy. I was given IV sedative, was fully aware but felt pretty little. I was positioned on my stomach and they did the biopsy through my back after doing local anesthetic. It really was not a bad experience. Had to stay until sedative had worn off then was able to be driven home. I do not recall any residual discomfort afterwards at all. Have you been scheduled to have one done? Also… I THINK it was u/s guided but dont remember that for sure.

                      Tina

                      • March 1, 2013 at 5:41 pm
                      Tina D
                      Participant

                        Maggie,

                        I had an adrenal tumor biopsied a few years ago. It was large, though, so I dont know that it was considered "hard to get to" It was done similar to a kidney biopsy. I was given IV sedative, was fully aware but felt pretty little. I was positioned on my stomach and they did the biopsy through my back after doing local anesthetic. It really was not a bad experience. Had to stay until sedative had worn off then was able to be driven home. I do not recall any residual discomfort afterwards at all. Have you been scheduled to have one done? Also… I THINK it was u/s guided but dont remember that for sure.

                        Tina

                        • March 1, 2013 at 5:41 pm
                        Tina D
                        Participant

                          Maggie,

                          I had an adrenal tumor biopsied a few years ago. It was large, though, so I dont know that it was considered "hard to get to" It was done similar to a kidney biopsy. I was given IV sedative, was fully aware but felt pretty little. I was positioned on my stomach and they did the biopsy through my back after doing local anesthetic. It really was not a bad experience. Had to stay until sedative had worn off then was able to be driven home. I do not recall any residual discomfort afterwards at all. Have you been scheduled to have one done? Also… I THINK it was u/s guided but dont remember that for sure.

                          Tina

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