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What is the cpt code for a radical orchiectomy by inguinal approach due to a tumor?
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An orchiectomy is a removal of what body part?
An orchiectomy is the removal of one or both testicles through surgery. The purpose is its done to lower the level of testosterone, to treat cancer, and the removal of the testicle is the usual treatment if a tumor is present within the gland itself.
What is the aftercare connected with radical neck dissection?
A person who has had a radical neck dissection will stay in the hospital several days after the operation, and sometimes longer if surgery to remove the primary tumor
Is the statement In a radical neck dissection the tumor and surrounding musculature are removed but cervical lymph nodes are left intact true or false?
Cervical lymph nodes are removed in a radical neck dissection.
What is the goal of stereotactic radiation therapy for acoustic neuromas?
This treatment approach is limited to small or medium tumors. The goal of the surgery is to cause tumor shrinkage or at least limit the growth of the tumor
What is the recurrence rate of ameloblastoma?
A high reccurence rate with a 'scoop and curettage approach' (just scooping out the tumor) at rates as high as 95%. Lower reccurence rates with a resection of the area (removing the tumor along with all adjacent soft tissue/bone that was affected with margins on all sides) at only about 5%. This surgery is more radical as people often lose teeth and large sections of jawbone but it is better when looking at the rate of reccurence.
What is the difference from a hard tumor or a soft tumor?
A hard tumor is not a tumor
How are gamma rays used in radiotherapy?
Gamma rays are used in radiotherapy to target and kill cancer cells. The high-energy gamma rays are directed at the tumor site to destroy cancer cells and shrink the tumor. This targeted approach helps minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
What is the difference between a limited and a total lymphadenectomy?
A limited or modified lymphadenectomy removes only some of the lymph nodes in the area around a tumor; a total or radical lymphadenectomy removes all of the lymph nodes in the area.
What is the cpt code for myomectomy for excision of fibroid tumors abdominal approach?
58140-Myomectomy, excicion of fibroid tumor(s) of uterus, 1 to 4 intramural myoma(s) with total weight of 250 g or less and/or removal of surface myomas; abdominal approach
Is Wilms' tumor malignant?
Wilms' tumor is a type of malignant tumor
Can a tumor have a heartbeat?
A tumor does not have a heart.
Can a tumor look cancerous or not?
where is the tumor
