"Increased attenuation within peritoneum?"

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edited March 2018 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned
"Increased attenuation within peritoneum?"
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  • ARTEXASQT
    ARTEXASQT Member Posts: 21
    edited March 2018

    Everything has been going really well for me. I had a CT and bone scan Monday and got the results Wednesday. I was a little surprised by the CT results, as I wasn't expecting anything. I knew something was up when the nurse came in and asked how I've been doing, any changes since last visit, etc. She gave me the results of my bone scan - all clear (great news - but wasn't expecting anything). And then she said...the doctor has your CT results. Oh crap! Well, the report said "No definitive evidence of metastasis" (again - great news). "New: Bandlike area of increased attenuation within the anterior peritoneum that measures 3.4 cm in diameter." They recommend a follow-up CT in 6-8 weeks. So, I'm scheduled for another CT in May. MO was asking if I was taking any new meds or supplements...no. Have I been sick recently...no (knock on wood with the crazy flu this year!). I thought she was talking about IN my stomach, but come to find out this is not the case. I was concerned thinking about IN my stomach because I have two great aunts that died of stomach and esophageal cancer. MO also said that it's unusual to see this result in the abdomen - they usually see it in the lungs. Just curious as to what the heck this is...has anyone had similar results? Thanks in advance!

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited March 2018

    The peritonium is the tissue that holds all of the abdominal organs in place. It is just a gooey membrane that surrounds the organs and supports the viscera.

    Hoping it is unchanged in your next scan!!!

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  • ARTEXASQT
    ARTEXASQT Member Posts: 21
    edited March 2018

    Thank you for responding Kbeee. I know what the peritoneum is😬. I’m more curious about the 3.4 cm “attenuation”. I love my doctor, but she likes to give the bare minimum information until she knows for absolute certain. Which I totally understand to some degree. Some patients don’t want to know the “what if’s”. The “unknown” drives me crazy!😜 I have a very active imagination😜 But I can just wait it out until May😔

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited March 2018

    Maybe you can message DJmammo for more info. I’d want more info too. I think I’d be Askingmy doc for all possibilities because I am a person who wants lots of info and hates waiting!!!!!

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