Lesion

Question: What is the lesion on my boyfriends penis from? My boyfriend has a small lesion(almost like a cut) on his penis. It is right under the head of his penis. I thought it may be dry skin because he has dry skin all over the rest of his body, but it keeps reoccuring. We have been applying petroleum jelly to keep it moist, any other suggestions or knowledge of what it could be? Ps. It isn't any type of STD...he's been tested for everything.

Answer: if he masturbates and just cleans the lotion/shampoo or whatever he uses off with a little wipe and its not completely off, that can cause dry skin because it just kinda... well drys it out lol. i used to have that, then i started getting laid.

Question: What parasite caused a disease for one that developed seizures & a single brain lesion consistent with a tumor This girl developed generalized seizures. A CAT scan revealed a single brain lesion consistent with a tumor. Biopsy of the lesion showed a cysticerus. The patient lived in South Carolina and had never traveled outside the state. What parasite caused her disease? How is the disease transmitted? How might it be prevented? It's a question for my college-level Introduction to Microbiology Course under the category for "Critical Thinking." Thanks in advance to any responses.

Answer: Just because she never traveled outside the state, doesn't mean that people and animals she came in contact with have the same history. Parasites are transmitted a lot easier than some people realize. To me, the critical thinking ought to be on what to do for the poor girl to get rid of the parasite so she can heal. Even if you can't identify what kind or the cause of the parasite, you can still treat her with a thorough parasite cleanse that will help kill of the cause of her symptoms. Hmmm. Now, that's a thought. :-)

Question: Can someone recommend a concealer that will cover a raised lesion? What I'm looking for is something that actually has the body to fill in the area around my skin lesion. It is raised above my skin--not far, but enough that regular makeup just catches in the edges and accentuates it. I have tried a bunch, at considerable expense. Is there any such product out there? I am light-skinned. Dermablend the best I can find. It covers well.

Answer: If you're lighter skinned, give Dermablend a try. If you're olive or darker, try Posner Cover Creme (I use this daily in Light, works great for hyperpigmentation, and it's thick enough if you need to fill in anything.) Posner is a line for darker skin tones, and starts at a shade close to Cover Girl's Soft Honey. You can also look on theatrical makeup sites, such as Ben Nye. They most likely have something that will work, and it's similar in consistency to the Posner cream.

Question: is thyroidectomy the ONLY way to determine if a papillary lesion / follicular neoplasm is benign or malignant? My wife recently underwent FNAB for the thyroid gland and the findings were: 1. PAPILLARY LESION 2. FOLLICULAR NEOPLASM. Suggest thyroidectomy for a definitive diagnosis. Microscopic Description: Smears disclose a fairly cellular aspirate composed of cohesive clusters of follicular cells, in attempt to form acini and short papillary fronds. The cells show vesicular nuclei, with focal areas of pleomorphism. The background is hemorrhagic containing thin colloid materials and few mixed leukocytes. I really would like to know if the it is benign or malignant but is there any other way besides invasive surgery? Thanks a lot in advance for all the answers and help.

Answer: If FNAB demonstrate follicular neoplasm , we must perform thyroid lobectomy for determining if it's malignant or not , and regarding to this , we will design the further definite and main operation . There is no way other than this yet . In some situations , we can perform total thyroidectomy as a plan to determine the permanent pathology at first ( there is several indications : old patients , mass more than 4 cm , ... ) . But about Papillary neoplasm it's somewhat different : we can plan for a definite operation , also with a FNAB .

Question: what are the chances that you have bone cancer a lytic lesion? what are the systoms of a lytic lesion what are chances that it is a bone cancer what dr. should i go to asap.

Answer: Lytic is a combining form meaning 'pertaining to or effecting decomposition' There is a term called lytic cocktail which is an informal name for an anesthetic compounds that block the autonomic nervous system, depresses the circulatory system and induces neuroplegia, so I don't get the correlation between the two.

Question: What is a high grade lesion and is it normal in a 23 year old girl? I went for my yearly papsmear to have it come back abonormal. They then did a test called a colposcopy and that came back that I have a high grade lesion and need a LEEP. What is a leap, what is a high grade lesion and is it normal for a 23 year old girl? I am freaking out and if anyone can help it would be great

Answer: LEEP: Loop electrosurgical excision procedure. After freezing the area, an electrical wire loop is inserted into the vagina and all the abnormal tissue is sliced off and removed.

Question: What is a flat lesion detected in the eye of a glaucoma sufferer? Consultant detected a further abnormality during yearly exam.,(FEB 2009) but decided it was of no concern. After visiting optician 6 months later, informed doctor of lesion in eye, who obviously contacted consultant. I received letter that it probably would be benign nasal as no report had been made! but would bring my next yearly exam.,(FEB., 2010)foreword. Should I be "concerned"

Answer: You shouldnt be directly worried. a "lesion" is a generic term to mean injury. it can be a simple stratch on your arm. as far as having a benign lesion, it means that it is not cancerous, and with it being nasal, means it is on the "nose" side of your eye. your eye exams would naturally be brought forward to a 12 month recall because you have glaucoma, not because of this lesion. your consultant will make a note of it and check it next time to note any further changes. (after consulting with a colleague, it is vital to note that some hospital consultants class eye dryness as an eye lesion. this could be the case if you are taking drops for your glaucoma.)

Question: What is a spleenic lesion and how is it treated? I was told thatI had a lesion on my spleen,but the dr.told me that she had real patients and to go home.What should I do?

Answer: Spleen is an organ in the body that 'recycles' blood. It destroys the worn out RBCs (which carry oxygen and carbon dioxide). LESION=any structural change in an organ associated with alteration in function. I don't know what's the splenic leion that u r suffering from- seems like u r quating an uktrasonography report. U could be suffering from 'hypersplenism', in which case there is increased destruction of RBCs resulting in anemia with enlargement of spleen (located to the left slightly above the stomach) and is treated by removal of spleen (splenectomy). Splenectomy, I guess, is a pretty safe procedure, and one of its complications could be recurrent infections. If ur spleen is enlarged u'll experience heaviness and pain/discomfort in the above-mentioned region. Don't neglect this condition, since an enlarged spleen is prone to rupture, which results in heavy blood loss and can be instantaneously fatal.

Question: What is the average size of a brain lesion, from MS? I have lots of symptoms of MS, have been tested for tons of things (all came back negative). My brain MRI showed only one lesion, 3mm. My dr dismissed the lesion but my symptoms haven't gone anywhere!

Answer: You would have to ask a neurologist that question. I do know that the lesion hasto be in the white matter of the brain. There are also lots of things that cause lesions such as certain drugs and medicines, strokes, cancer, viruses and infections, head trauma, surgury as well as headaches to name a few. A lesions is any abnormality in the brain. Many people are born with lesions and they are merely indicative of the fact that the brain is not perfectly formed like everything else in the body. I have a grilfriend who was diagnosed with MS where I live. However when she went to a neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic, he told her that the lesions she had on her MRI were indicative of the type caused by migrain headaches not MS. Having a lesion is not necessarily proof of MS. A neurologist will only diagnosis MS, if she/he sees both acitve and old lesions. It took me ten year to get a defnitive diagnosis of MS. This is not an easy disease to dagnosis since the symptoms come and go and all of them are indicative of other diseases. I wish you luck I assure you that there is a lot of life after a diagnosis of MS. You might want to contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. They both have websites. You can always join an on-line MS group right here on the web at Yahoo. Just visit Yahoo Groups.

Question: What can I expect at the Oral Surgeon for a tongue lesion/canker sore? What kind opf sugery is used to remove a tongue canker sore/lesion ? What is the usual cost for these types of procedures? Does laser surgery or other types of surgery hurt to remove it on tongue and how do they numb you?

Answer: When removing a tongue lesion, they give a you local shot in the tongue. Its not very nice, probably the worst shot I ever had. The pain only lasts about 1-2 seconds though. And when they cut out the lesion you won't feel a thing. Getting anesthesia on the tongue is quite easy unlike on lowar molars. Sometimes a oral surgeon will give a block just like he woulld if he were working on your teeth, but it has been my experience that the tongue block is more popular. Then the excise the lesion, and may or may not use stitches to hold it shut. Usually stitches on the tongue fall out in about a day or two. The tissues in the mouth are almost the fastest regenerating tissues you have. Healing does not take weeks, it takes a few days to a week. I had a biopsy done on my tongue and it costed about 300 dollars once you added in the pathologist who looked at the tissue. I am not really sure about laser surgery, I have never used it. If you have oral cancer the prognosis is good if the lesion is detected early so its a good idea to be safe and get the biopsy if you or your dentist has a concern. Good luck.

Question: What could a lesion on the liver be? I have a lesion on my liver.What could it be? What could cause this? I have pain under my right rib cage.Lower right side pain.And pain that runs from my vagina and my anus.Is this a sign of cancer?

Answer: Liver and Bowel cancer go hand in hand with each other, so have you had your bowel checked out?. It sounds like a cancer spot on your liver, but only a specialist is able to give you a correct diagnosis. The liver is the only organ that can grow back again, so if it is a cancer lesion they will operate and cut part of your liver away and allow it to grow back again. This is quite a big operation and it will tire you somewhat and you will look dreadful with dark rings around your eyes for about a month. Good luck anyway.

Question: What is the Lesion on back of the mouth? It's not painful or white, it's a patch of dry skin that is spreading? I have had a lesion on the back of my mouth for roughly 3-4 months now. It started as a small patch and has slowly (very slowly) grown bigger. It is not white (thrush) or bleeding. It's just a patch of dry skin that is not causing me any pain. My gums are healthy and I have no history of problems with my teeth. Does anyone have an idea as to what this may be, or what may have caused it??

Answer: Might be a fungus but better to get it checked out by a doctor it could also be nothing to worry about.

Question: hyperdense lesion ajacent to the quadriseminal cistern egion of the lerft side of the brain? So my friend has a "hyperdense lesion ajacent to the quadriseminal cistern egion of the lerft side of the brain", and I want to know how it will affect things, what it is, and what complications could arise? It was caused by meningitis, and malaria.

Answer: In what way is it adjacent- ventral lateral left? dorsal lateral left? superior to cistern? Inferior? It's possible he will not experience any residual defects. If the lesion is dorsal left he may experience some movement problems on the left side of his body (anterior lobe of cerebellum). If the lesion is ventral medial left he may experience minor difficulties with sound or vision orienting to articles in the right sensory field (superior and inferior colliculi). If the lesion is lateral left he may experience some higher order visual problems, however depending on his age this is less likely (superior medial temporal and parieto-occipito-temporal).

Question: What is Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion? The doctor told me i have Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion i was just wondering what this meant but in easier terms... I don't quite understand how they are wording it over the internet it's confusing to understand? Thanks!

Answer: You already know you should have asked your doctor to explain in simpler terms. Make a habit of this in the weeks to come. I'll try to explain what a low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, or LSIL, is for you in terms you should easily be able to understand. An LSIL is a type of abnormal growth of squamous cells on the surface of the cervix. Squamous cells are a flat, scale-like type of epithelial cell. Epithelial cells are cells that help absorb, move, and distribute some of the fluids and nutrients in the body. Epithelial cells form epithelial tissue and this tissue, called epithelium, forms the covering of most internal surfaces and organs as well as the outer surface of our body. It forms and lines the vagina and uterus. The cervix is the "neck" of the uterus, the opening at the base of the uterus into the vagina. (ep-ih-THEE-lee-ul, INTRA-ep-ih-THEE-lee-ul, ep-ih-THEE-lee-um, SQUAY-muss) There are low grade squamous intraepithelial lesions and high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions. The terms "low grade" and "high grade" (in reference to squamous intraepithelial lesions) refer to how abnormal the cells are and how much of the cervix is affected. A low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion is one in which the cells are not very abnormal and not much of the cervix is affected. An LSIL does not mean you have cervical cancer or will have cancer but because they CAN progress to cancer, because they have the potential to become malignant, they should be treated early. Was I able to make this clearer for you?

Question: If someone has a Seqeuacous Low Grade Lesion from an abnormal pap should you stay away from tampons? I got a pap done and it came back abnormal and it said I had a Seqeacous Low Grade Lesion so I had to get a Colp. done and it came back as the same thing. Is this common among women? Also they had said that it is pre cancerous and I shouldn't worry about it and they also brought up about the HPV. By using tampons can that affect or have caused any of that?

Answer: It's actually low grade squamous lesion. This is VERY common, not serious, and mostly just heals on it's own. It's not even truely precancerous because only a very small percentage will progress to cancer. But it does mean you should be watched more closely And you ask a very intereresting question that a study just came out about a few weeks ago! Turns out you are compleltely right to be hesitant to use tampons. They actually can cause a small amount of damage to your cervix which gives the HPV a place to attack. Go with pads until your dysplasia clears up, then feel free to go back to tampons if you like. Good luck!

Question: Can being shot with a bebe gun 20 years ago leave a permanent purple lesion on skin? My ex says a 1/ 1/2 cm puple lesion on his leg was from being shot with a bebe gun 20 years ago. could this be true?

Answer: yes, it is probable

Question: what is the prognosis of a lesion that has been cultured and found to be an acid-fast bacteria? this lesion came up on the buttock following a cosmetic procedure where they injected the patients own fat into buttocks. This was done app. 4 months ago with no complications until now. Female is in early 30's with excellent health and all guidelines were followed following procedure. Just wondering where this might have been contracted from and what is to be expected in healing this lesion.

Answer: Could it be leprosy? Leprosy is caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae ( .it is acid fast organism) Alternative Names :Hansen's disease Definition Leprosy is an infectious disease that has been known since biblical times. It is characterized by disfiguring skin sores, nerve damage, and progressive debilitation. Causes Leprosy is caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae. It is not very contagious (difficult to transmit) and has a long incubation period (time before symptoms appear), which makes it difficult to determine where or when the disease was contracted. Children are more susceptible than adults to contracting the disease. Leprosy has two common forms, tuberculoid and lepromatous, and these have been further subdivided. Both forms produce sores on the skin, but the lepromatous form is most severe, producing large, disfiguring nodules (lumps and bumps). All forms of the disease eventually cause peripheral neurological damage (nerve damage in the arms and legs) which causes sensory loss in the skin and muscle weakness. People with long-term leprosy may lose the use of their hands or feet due to repeated injury resulting from lack of sensation. Leprosy is common in many countries worldwide, and in temperate, tropical, and subtropical climates. Approximately 100 cases per year are diagnosed in the United States. Most cases are limited to the South, California, Hawaii, and U.S. island possessions. Effective medications exist, and isolation of victims in "leper colonies" is unnecessary. The emergence of drug-resistant Mycobacterium leprae, as well as increased numbers of cases worldwide, have led to global concern about this disease. Symptoms Symptoms include: Skin lesions that are lighter than your normal skin color Lesions have decreased sensation to touch, heat, or pain Lesions do not heal after several weeks to months Numbness or absent sensation in the hands, arms, feet, and legs Muscle weakness Exams and Tests Lepromin skin test can be used to distinguish lepromatous from tuberculoid leprosy, but is not used for diagnosis. Skin scraping examination for acid fast bacteria Treatment A number of different antibiotics are used to kill the bacteria that causes the disease. Aspirin, prednisone, or thalidomide are used to control inflammation. Outlook (Prognosis) Early recognition is important. Early treatment limits damage by the disease, renders the person noninfectious, and allows for a normal lifestyle. Possible Complications Permanent nerve damage Cosmetic disfigurement When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your health care provider if signs or symptoms described here occur, especially following exposure. Cases of leprosy in the United States need to be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention Prevention consists of avoiding close physical contact with untreated people. People on long-term medication become noninfectious (they do not transmit the organism that causes the disease).

Question: Here is a question about an osseous lesion of the proximal humerus? The mri report favors benign lesion, but the mri impression states benign and malignant lesions with metastatic disease, this disease was stated in the mri differential diagnosis.

Answer: Having access to one's own medical reports is not always a great idea -- it adds anxiety, especially when one doesn't have the medial expertise to properly interpret it. An "osseous lesion" simply means a bony, or bone-related, lesion: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4673 Humerus is the upper arm bone, and proximal means closer to the shoulder (vs. "distal", which means closer to the elbow). A bony lesion in the arm bone near the shoulder can be anything from something benign like slight unevenness in the calcium to something malignant like bone cancer. Since the radiologist who read the MRI has never met you (or whoever the MRI belongs to), he/she was forced to include all possibilities in his/her report. It is not meant to be the final diagnosis -- your doctor (who hopefully *has* met you) should then put the report in the proper context for you. So, talk to your doctor. After all, that's why your doctor is getting paid (either by you or by someone else). All the best.

Question: what is a brain lesion with a small bleed and can it hurt you? I was told i had a lesion that had a small vein leaking, and i was have epilepsy can that hurt me or get worse.

Answer: I suggest you talk at LENGTH with your neurologist. Don't take the advice from here. Talk with him.

Question: Is Ochsner's clasp same as hand of benediction with regards to testing for median nerve lesion? Are these two talking about the same phenomenon when testing for median nerve lesion? Thank you.

Answer: Yeah that sounds about right