Question 1

if a size of lung nodule increases from 8mm to 20 mm , is it always cancer, or could it stil be an infection causing increase in size , thanks?

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Unpredictable: There is no certain way of knowing the cause of such a nodule that has grown in size. It is still more likely to be an active granuloma(infection, like fungus or tb) than a cancer. Either way it needs to be biopsied or removed surgically depending on the clinical picture and the location of the nodule.That is the only way to know if it is benign or malignant. Do let me know what happens next!

Question 2

pls advice me what symptoms a lung nodule would normally cause?mine is 8mm, unrelated to dilated bronchi, would it increase in size if its not cancer?

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An 8mm Nodule: Is too small to give any symptoms. If it is cancer it would continue to grow and grow.  Large nodules that obstruct airways cause shortness of breath and coughing and sometimes bleeding in the lung.

Question 3

had 6mm noncalcified lung nodule they say no follow up needed since i dont smoke can they tell by location and size and shape if it looks like cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mgt.: A virtual appointment may be helpful to you and your PCP. The CT may be uploaded for review along with the scanned in report. During the visit an assessment of all your risk factors may be performed. Is there a family history of cancer?

Question 4

if a lung nodule changes a little in size does that mean it is malignant?

Accepted Answer

Yes...and continuing: Very slow growing or maybe stable in size for months or a year only to increase in size afterwards. No one knows the future  do you want a definitive diagnosis now or do you want to wait? That is the question.

Question 5

is a lung nodule which is 7cm in size not very big though described as benign by 1st ct  scan with a 2nd ct in 6 mnths should i be concerned about 7cm?

Accepted Answer

Need to check: the report again. 7 cm or 7mm or 0.7 cm?  If lesion really 7 cm , it needs work up now. If 7mm ( same as 0.7cm ) then 6 month follow up scan ok.

Question 6

what's a difference between lung nodule and intrapulmonary nodule? what's smallest size in mm that can be detected on ct scan?

Accepted Answer

No difference: They are two terms for the same thing. The smallest size detectable depends on the type of CT scanner and the technical parameters of the scan. A high resolution, thin section scan could potentially detect lesions 1mm or so in size.

Question 7

had 6 negative ct scans for a benign lung nodule in my early 40s. is my risk of cancer increased,by how much and how many years down the road?

Accepted Answer

Cannot predicy: If after all those CT scans there has benn no change in the finding, then the likelihood it is nothing to worry about.  Your risk of cancer is not increased by this nodule or the CT. There are never any guarantees that you won't get cancer.  A healthy life style without smoking and the like will certainly be in your favor. Good luck

Question 8

what to do if i have a 13 mm lung nodule, is that big?

Accepted Answer

Small, but: Small but big enough to have a work-up or follow-up. See a lung specialist for that. Do you smoke?

Question 9

what do you recommend if i have a 13 mm lung nodule, is that big?

Accepted Answer

Big enough: A 13 mm lung nodule warrants a pet/ct scan. This will identify things like calcifications seen in benign nodules and will determine if sugar uptake is high as seen in infection or tumor or low indicating scar. Depending on the likelihood of cancer, a ct guided biopsy is possible in most peripheral nodules greater than 9mm. Lung cancer is increasing in nonsmokers, women and the young in u. S.

Question 10

i asked a dr on here what the chances were of an 11mm lung nodule on a 43 year old smoker and he said "mgt" what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

"mgt": usually means management, i.e. what to do about the nodule(e.g. serial follow up, biopsy, etc...).  One widely used management tool is from the Fleischner Society:   https://radiology-universe.org/2017_Fleischner_Society_Pulmonary_Nodule_Follow-Up_New_Guidelines_Recommendations/

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If a size of lung nodule increases from 8mm to 20 mm , is it always cancer, or could it stil be an infection causing increase in size , thanks?

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Pls advice me what symptoms a lung nodule would normally cause?mine is 8mm, unrelated to dilated bronchi, would it increase in size if its not cancer?

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Had 6mm noncalcified lung nodule they say no follow up needed since i dont smoke can they tell by location and size and shape if it looks like cancer?

A member asked:

If a lung nodule changes a little in size does that mean it is malignant?

A member asked:

Is a lung nodule which is 7cm in size not very big though described as benign by 1st ct scan with a 2nd ct in 6 mnths should i be concerned about 7cm?

A member asked:

What's a difference between lung nodule and intrapulmonary nodule? what's smallest size in mm that can be detected on ct scan?

A member asked:

Had 6 negative ct scans for a benign lung nodule in my early 40s. is my risk of cancer increased,by how much and how many years down the road?

A member asked:

What to do if i have a 13 mm lung nodule, is that big?

A member asked:

What do you recommend if i have a 13 mm lung nodule, is that big?

A member asked:

I asked a dr on here what the chances were of an 11mm lung nodule on a 43 year old smoker and he said "mgt" what does that mean?

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