Question 1

im a long term smoker. i had a low dose ct scan of the lungs that came back abnormal. some type of spot. they suggested another scan in 3 months. is this normal?

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No: Any nodule is abnormal but did necessarily cancer. If the doctors suggested a repeat in 3 months, they likely suspected that cancer was unlikely. You could always obtain a second opinion.

Question 2

had chest ct scan done due to abnormal chest x-ray the ct scan says small pluralparenchymal opacity in left lung base adjacent several cysts what does it mean?

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Mgt: There may be several possible conditions associated with these findings. Infections may cause cysts. I would suggest a TB test and uploading the scan to your virtual EMR.

Question 3

abnormal ct scan of chest what could this be? ct scan of chest

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There : There are a huge variety of things that can be seen on a ct scan of the chest that are abnormal.  Some are dangerous and others are incidental findings.  You should be discussing the results of the ct scan with your doctor( the doctor that ordered the scan for you) to find out exactly what was found and what to do about it.  They are in the best position to explain what the results mean in the context of your symptoms or the reason the test was ordered.

Question 4

if chest xray comes back abnormal and a ct scan is needed - does that mean cancer? if not cancer what are other possible answers

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No : No it does not mean automatically cancer, cxr are notorious for showing non-specific abnormalities especially in smokers or former smokers. In these cases you do a ct scan to further evaluate the finding which could be anything, from non-cancerous nodules to scar tissue or even cancer.

Question 5

what are intrapulmonary lymph nodes? are they the same as preffisurral nodules and if they are found on chest ct scan is this abnormal?? or cancerous?

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Explanation: No, it is not the same. Intrapulmonary lymph nodes are abnormal findings , but could be benign!! And accidental findings  related old  infection. You have to discuss this with your doctor, please.

Question 6

neurology question concerning a abnormal paraneoplastic panel i was told that my panel had abnormalities in it and that i should have a chest ct scan done and a lambert eaton test and a never conduction study as well. i went to the neurologist because my

Accepted Answer

Lambert-Eaton : Lambert-eaton syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder associated with abnormal antibodies to what are called voltage gated calcium channels. These are channels in the membrane of the nerve part of the nerve-muscle junction. When a signal travels along the nerve to a muscle cell the tip of the nerve makes contact with the muscle cell and forms what is called a neuro-muscular junction. A substance called acetylcholine (a neuro-transmitter) is released into the neuromuscular junction and attaches to receptors on the muscle. The acetylcholine then causes potential changes in the membrane and the muscle cell is activated. The role of the voltage gated channels are to allow for the release of the acetylcholine. If abnormal antibodies are attached to the channels, the acetylcholine can't be released. This results in les. Les is sometimes confused with myasthenia gravis, a condition in which other antibodies are attacking the receptor sites at the nerve muscle junction. Both conditions can cause muscle weakness because both affect the function of the nerve muscle junction. The vgcc (voltage gated calcium channel) antibodies are often seen in people with certain types of lung and thymus tumors sometimes long before the tumor is actually found. A chest ct scan would be done to look for a tumor. An EMG and nerve conduction test would help distinguish between les and mg.
There is an association between autoimmune disorders and les not related to small cell tumors of the lung. There are treatments available. It is good that you don't have ms. Good luck to you.

Question 7

shortness of breath/air hunger. wheezing ( only upon first deep breath when lying down). gets better during sleep. ct scan chest normal, spirometry values normal per east indian standard, abnormal per caucasian standards. pef always normal.
asthma ?

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: Are you overweight with a big belly.  I find that a lot of time the belly blows out a large portion of the air in your lungs and may cause this,  Is it the same if you tie your shoes for when you try to get out of bed?  THE only fix I know of is to lose the belly ( speaking form personal experience)

Question 8

what would cause shortness of breath and pain in left breast chest ct scan normal x-ray normal abg normal ekg abnormal oxygen saturation normal?

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It may be the heart!: You need to have your heart checked by a good cardiologist. The best test for you is a session of multifunction cardiogram. It is accurate, affordable and stress, drug and radiation free!  good luck! http://en.M.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/multifunction_cardiogram.

Question 9

does inflammatory vs malignancy in the remarks of ct scan of lungs with 203cc solid mass mean its cancer?

Accepted Answer

No.: A pneumonia(infammatory) in the lung might look just the same as a lung cancer. In fact if a cancer  blocks a major air tube in the klung, a post obstructive(blockage) pneumonia might result. X-ray dr (radiologist) might not be able to tell the difference betwen the two.

Question 10

37 wks preg. ct scan of lungs ruled out oulmonary embolism but showed minor dependency change and atelectasis. suggested air trapping. is this concern?

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What they: are calling dependent changes are usually normal and simply related to the effect of gravity on your lungs when you lay on your back.  "Air trapping" relates to retention of excess air in the lungs or parts of the lungs.  The CT findings of air trapping can be seen in normal individuals, but also in asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other entities, so talk to your doc about the results.

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Im a long term smoker. i had a low dose ct scan of the lungs that came back abnormal. some type of spot. they suggested another scan in 3 months. is this normal?

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Had chest ct scan done due to abnormal chest x-ray the ct scan says small pluralparenchymal opacity in left lung base adjacent several cysts what does it mean?

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Abnormal ct scan of chest what could this be? ct scan of chest

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If chest xray comes back abnormal and a ct scan is needed - does that mean cancer? if not cancer what are other possible answers

A member asked:

What are intrapulmonary lymph nodes? are they the same as preffisurral nodules and if they are found on chest ct scan is this abnormal?? or cancerous?

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Neurology question concerning a abnormal paraneoplastic panel i was told that my panel had abnormalities in it and that i should have a chest ct scan done and a lambert eaton test and a never conduction study as well. i went to the neurologist because my

A member asked:

Shortness of breath/air hunger. wheezing ( only upon first deep breath when lying down). gets better during sleep. ct scan chest normal, spirometry values normal per east indian standard, abnormal per caucasian standards. pef always normal. asthma ?

A member asked:

What would cause shortness of breath and pain in left breast chest ct scan normal x-ray normal abg normal ekg abnormal oxygen saturation normal?

A member asked:

Does inflammatory vs malignancy in the remarks of ct scan of lungs with 203cc solid mass mean its cancer?

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37 wks preg. ct scan of lungs ruled out oulmonary embolism but showed minor dependency change and atelectasis. suggested air trapping. is this concern?

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