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Are new kidney findings on your CT scan concerning with stage 4 melanoma?

Finding "multiple hypodensities" on your left kidney as a new development does warrant attention, especially with stage 4 melanoma. While hypodensities can represent various things (some benign), melanoma can spread to internal organs including the Show Full Answer

Are new kidney findings on your CT scan concerning with stage 4 melanoma?

Finding "multiple hypodensities" on your left kidney as a new development does warrant attention, especially with stage 4 melanoma. While hypodensities can represent various things (some benign), melanoma can spread to internal organs including the kidneys.

Stage 4 melanoma commonly metastasizes to:
- Other areas of skin
- Distant lymph nodes
- Lungs
- Liver
- Intestines
- Central nervous system

The kidneys aren't listed among the most common sites, but melanoma can spread to various organs. Since this is a new finding and you have metastatic disease, your oncologist will likely want to investigate further to determine what these hypodensities represent.

This might involve additional imaging, comparing to previous scans, or possibly a biopsy depending on what your doctor sees. The good news is that everything else appears stable, which is positive.

Don't hesitate to reach out to your oncologist right away to discuss these findings. They can provide context based on the size, number, and appearance of these hypodensities, along with your overall treatment response and LDH levels.

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