Question 1

can thyroid cancer cause unexplained enlarged hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes?

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Thyroid cancer: Yes if it had metatisized. (spread).

Question 2

cause of enlarged mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes? chest ct clear apart from nodes. chronic dry cough, breathless, intermittent fevers and lethargy?

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Multiple causes: infection, inflammation, tumor or inhalered irritants canall cause these issues, which require intensive medical evaluation.

Question 3

what does no m. calcific..mean on ct of chest"no mediastinal or hilar abnormally enlarged lymph nodes or masses.there is no mediastinal calcification"?

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That means there: are no abnormal lymph nodes. In other words, it looks fine in that region.

Question 4

multiple small subcentimeter bilateral axillary, mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes are noted on ct scan what does this mean?

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Just what it says: Lymph nodes, located where they are supposed to be, visible on the CT scan and at a size that is generally considered normal. Taken out of context, it is impossible to tell you anymore than this. But even in the context of some known disease, these likely mean nothing.

Question 5

in layman's terms what does this mean?
prominent calcified mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes and scattered calcified granulomas in both lungs.
heart

Accepted Answer

Old infection: would be the most common explanation, but there are some other illnesses that could cause this and be more worrisome.  You need to ask the physician who ordered the x-ray what s/he was worried about, and what is the cause for these findings.  Good luck!

Question 6

multiple mildly enlarged lymph nodes in pre-paratracheal, subcranial & right hilar. larget right paratracheal measures 26x18mm. no necrosis or calcifi?

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Biopsy may be needed: Why was a CT done in the first place?  If it was because you were feeling sick, then your doctor will probably want to figure out why you have these enlarged lymph nodes.  That may take a biopsy.  Generally speaking, enlarged lymph nodes are due to infection or cancer.  (There are other rare causes.)

Question 7

enlarged lymph nodes in pre-paratracheal, subcranial & right hilar. largest 26x18mm. no necrosis or calcifi. came up in regular body check.no symptoms?

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Evaluation: I would suggest further evaluation with imaging and blood testing to expalin thelymphadenopathy-probably benign- get checked.

Question 8

chest ct scan shows "nonspecific subcentimeter mediastinal and right hilar lymph nodes" should this be repeated?

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Mediastinal Nodes: Yes definitely it should be repeated after you have had a full evaluation. ? Smoker.

Question 9

ct of my t-spine shows evidence of granulomatous disease w/in chest w/calcified mediastinal & hilar lymph nodes. what does that mean? c doc asap??

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Mgt: A virtual appointment may be booked to upload the report for review. The findings may be caused by a number of conditions. Among these are infections, TB, malignancy.
A PET scan may be indicated.

Question 10

please tell me the meaning of prominent hilar lymph nodes?

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X-ray of chest: shows enlargement of mediastinal lymph nodes on both sides.

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Can thyroid cancer cause unexplained enlarged hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes?

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Cause of enlarged mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes? chest ct clear apart from nodes. chronic dry cough, breathless, intermittent fevers and lethargy?

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What does no m. calcific..mean on ct of chest"no mediastinal or hilar abnormally enlarged lymph nodes or masses.there is no mediastinal calcification"?

A member asked:

Multiple small subcentimeter bilateral axillary, mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes are noted on ct scan what does this mean?

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In layman's terms what does this mean? prominent calcified mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes and scattered calcified granulomas in both lungs. heart

A member asked:

Multiple mildly enlarged lymph nodes in pre-paratracheal, subcranial & right hilar. larget right paratracheal measures 26x18mm. no necrosis or calcifi?

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Enlarged lymph nodes in pre-paratracheal, subcranial & right hilar. largest 26x18mm. no necrosis or calcifi. came up in regular body check.no symptoms?

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Chest ct scan shows "nonspecific subcentimeter mediastinal and right hilar lymph nodes" should this be repeated?

A member asked:

Ct of my t-spine shows evidence of granulomatous disease w/in chest w/calcified mediastinal & hilar lymph nodes. what does that mean? c doc asap??

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Please tell me the meaning of prominent hilar lymph nodes?

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