Dr. Manun reveals the case of a 38-year-old patient who does not drink alcohol and does not smoke. Her body has no abnormal symptoms. She detects a rare type of cancerous tumor, found in 1 in a million.
On February 15, 2024, it was reported that Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, a doctor specializing in respiratory system diseases, Vichaiyut Hospital posted a message via personal Facebook stating that the patient is a 38-year-old female patient suffering from anemia and low platelets since 6 years old, takes no regular medications, does not drink, does not smoke, no symptoms, no fever, no cough, no tiredness, no weight loss Have an annual physical exam. Chest x-ray revealed a small spot. A large amount has spread to both lungs.
Physical examination normal, lung auscultation normal, blood oxygen level normal. Red blood cell test and slightly low platelets. Liver and kidney values were normal. All cancer values were normal. Computers of the lungs and abdomen were performed and small spots in the lungs measuring 0.8 centimeters were found scattered throughout the lungs. and there was a 3.4 centimeter nodule in the liver (see photo)
A liver puncture was performed. Staining and culture revealed no fungi and tuberculosis. A biopsy was sent for pathological examination and found epithelioid hemangioendothelioma. The patient has been followed since the day he had an abnormal chest x-ray, to date 6 months have passed and the patient still has no symptoms.
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma It is a tumor classified as a rare type of cancer. It is a cancer of the cells that line the inner wall of blood vessels. It is found very rarely, 1 in 1 million people. The patient currently has no symptoms. Continue to follow closely. If the patient begins to have symptoms I will consider administering targeted medications for treatment
Thanks for the information from Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong FC Facebook page.
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