Question 1

mediastinal adenopathy & left hilar adenopathy only with no other symptoms other than adult onset asthma 4 months ago?could this be cancer 51nonsmoker, clean mamagram 2, please what else could it be

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Lymphadenopathy: Hi. Yes, this could be cancer. You need tissue for diagnosis. Lung cancer is possible (second hand smoke, radon trapped in house, etc), but so is lymphoma. Your doctor will refer you for a biopsy (probably transbronchial), then you'll know if it's benign or malignant. Good luck!

Question 2

my mom has minimal atelectasis no mediastina or hilar lymphadenopathy her symptoms r still same i'm confused she is continously coughing plz help :(

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Speak to her MD: I am uncertain how you know about atelectasis and not having mediastinal or hilar lymphadenopathy.  Have you seen her studies?  Hopefully, she does NOT smoke.  
Meds can be given to suppress cough, but usually cough is a protective mechanism.  Please speak to her MD and try to help figure out what is causing her cough and then she can be treated specifically.  Good luck.

Question 3

mom had ct chest after having bronchitis showed mild mediastinal & left hilar lymphadenopathy,they did biopsy it was neg, no symptoms,why biopsy again?

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Biopsy: I do not know when the initial biopsy was done.  However, although the nodes may be negative on the initial biopsy if the hilar nodes remain swollen or are enlarging that may warrant another biopsy.

Question 4

what is hilar adenopathy?

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See below: Hilar adenopathy is a term used by radiologists when describing bulky tissue findings near the blood vessels of the lungs, typically seen on a chest x-ray or chest ct scan.  It implies typically that there are enlarged lymph nodes present.  Like any finding on an imaging study however, it must be interpreted in context of the patient.  You should discuss this with the doctor that ordered the test.

Question 5

what does hilar bilar adenopathy mean medically?

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Swollen lymph nodes: I presume that you mean bilateral hilar adenopathy. This means swollen lymph nodes near the center of the chest. I can be associated with both benign and malignant conditions.

Question 6

my husband was told last night that he posibliy has hilar adenopathy in his lungs  what does that mean?

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Refers to: swelling of lymph nodes in the center of the lung fields.

Question 7

if adenopathy in lungs (hilar, mediastinal, aortopulomonary) doesn't resolve in 8 months time, what is next step? could an infection cause this?

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Need more info: Do you have any symptoms? How was the adenopathy discovered? If you do not have any symptoms, have not lost weight, do not have fever, and the "adenopathy" has not progressed, you may wish to watch and wait.
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Question 8

my ct  shows a 9.5 cm left hilar node with a low attenuation center. report adds no mediastinal adenopathy is seen. could you explain probable meaning?

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Hard to tell...: ..without more information. It is good they did not see a lung mass or enlarged nodes in the mediastinum (the space between the lungs), but a 9 cm. hilar node (the area where the blood vessels enter the lung) is pretty big. A scan is usually done with a specific purpose so I suggest you talk to the physician who ordered it and discuss its implications and what's next for U. Hope it's nothing bad.

Question 9

hi my mother had got the ct scan for chest report summary: bilateral hilar adenopathy (non specific?)
what does it mean? and how can we cure?

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Sarcoidoisis?: There are several causes for enlargement of the lymph nodes in the region in which the trachea (air tube) divides into main stem bronchi (smaller air tubes).  Sometimes this can be caused by a condition known as sarcoidosis, but this may not be what your mom has.  This should be discussed with her doctor at length and if you are not satisfied and haven't seen a pulmonologist, request a consult.

Question 10

34yr male. asymptomatic. gp thinks i have a virus. complete blood count ok. bilateral hilar and mediastinal adenopathy. lungs ok. should i wait?

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Why did you get CXR : What was wrong that led your doctor to get blood work and imaging? Did you have fever, weight loss, cough, etc? That can help direct what else might be going on. Lots of things can lead to mediastinal lymphadenopathy like tb,  endemic fungal infections, sarcoidosis, lymphoma, but they usually have several other symptoms as well. Make sure you go back for follow up.

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Mediastinal adenopathy & left hilar adenopathy only with no other symptoms other than adult onset asthma 4 months ago?could this be cancer 51nonsmoker, clean mamagram 2, please what else could it be

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My mom has minimal atelectasis no mediastina or hilar lymphadenopathy her symptoms r still same i'm confused she is continously coughing plz help :(

A member asked:

Mom had ct chest after having bronchitis showed mild mediastinal & left hilar lymphadenopathy,they did biopsy it was neg, no symptoms,why biopsy again?

A member asked:

What is hilar adenopathy?

A member asked:

What does hilar bilar adenopathy mean medically?

A member asked:

My husband was told last night that he posibliy has hilar adenopathy in his lungs what does that mean?

A member asked:

If adenopathy in lungs (hilar, mediastinal, aortopulomonary) doesn't resolve in 8 months time, what is next step? could an infection cause this?

A member asked:

My ct shows a 9.5 cm left hilar node with a low attenuation center. report adds no mediastinal adenopathy is seen. could you explain probable meaning?

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Hi my mother had got the ct scan for chest report summary: bilateral hilar adenopathy (non specific?) what does it mean? and how can we cure?

A member asked:

34yr male. asymptomatic. gp thinks i have a virus. complete blood count ok. bilateral hilar and mediastinal adenopathy. lungs ok. should i wait?

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