Question About MRI Measurements

[cp76]

Hello,

I am a new member to the club, diagnosed a couple weeks ago.  I've done a massive amount of lurking, and have also DM'd with several people.  This site and the people I've contacted have been a massive help.

I had a quick question regarding tumor measurements.  From what I understand, AN's generally are shaped similar to an ice cream cone.  When people state that they have a 2CM tumor, is that just the largest measurement of the three, or is it the diameter of the "ice cream" part of the cone?

So for example, my AN is measured 11 x 6 x 5mm according to the MRI report.  I assume the 11mm would be from the bottom of the cone to the top of the "ice cream", and either the 6 or the 5mm is the diameter of the "ice cream".  Would that generally be correct, and if so, which number are people referring to when they said they have an (x)cm/mm tumor?

Thanks in advance, and as lousy as it is to be here, I'm happy I found it!

[Greece Lover]

It's a good question. I"m not really sure. I was only ever told 1.2 cm. I guess I only live in two dimensions!

[donjehle]

That is a very good question, cp76.  I also have wondered what the three measurements actually measure.  Maybe someone from the AN Community with more knowledge can answer this question.

Thanks for asking it back in October.
Don