Question 1

can mri detect lymphadenopathy in chest or ct is the only option?

Accepted Answer

Yes: MRI can easily detect differences in soft tissue structure so that lymph nodes are easily identified. CAT scan can show organ structures easily and the amount of radiation with the newer units is minimal.

Question 2

what does it mean to have lymphadenopathy on chest x-ray?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: Lymphadenopathy can be due to both benign and malignant causes. Benign causes include sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, and other disorders. Cancer or lymphoma can cause lymphadenopathy. This needs to be further evaluated by a physical examination, possibly a ct scan, and possibly a biopsy.

Question 3

when chest xrays show possible lymphadenopathy what will the next step be? blood test or what?

Accepted Answer

Ct imaging: Adenopathies are suggested by x-rays and eventually confirmed or not by CT scan. All tests should be ordered in context of actual symptoms and with clear goals. If any acute condition  time should be allowed between tests.

Question 4

i have pneumonia, my chest x-ray is showing a hilar mass or hilar lymphadenopathy. would this be caused my the pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: This is a potentially very severe situation.  The adenopathy or hilar mass may be causing a post-obstructive pneumonia, or the hilar lesions and the pulmonary infiltrates may be part of a single entity such as sarcoidosis.   This should be discussed at length with the doctor caring for you.

Question 5

i have pneumonia and on my chest xray they said they found a hilar mass or hilar lymphadenopathy could pneumonia cause this?

Accepted Answer

No: It needs to be investigated hilar mass could be enlarged nodes unlikely to be due to pneumonia.

Question 6

supra cavicular lymphadenopathy wit probable central necrosis chest xray n sputum clear esr 48mm& eonsophils 08% pus in lymp node causes?m 20 female.

Accepted Answer

Infected node: Supraclavicular nodes are either primarily involved with infectious process derived from lung but ruled out by chest film.  Occassional neoplastic spread to node can cause necrosis but more frequently enlarges.  Best approach is to biopsy node and culture the necrotic area.  Cause if no malignancy present will be detemined by organism grown out.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

m 20 year old female. my chest xray & sputum is negative. neck ultrasound showed supra-clavicular lymphadenopathy with probable
central necrosis.

Accepted Answer

Lymphnodes: not necessarily TB could be sarcoid or just a degenerating node  stay alert to changes and see your doctor

Question 9

neck ultrasound showed supra-clavicular lymphadenopathy with probable central necrosis. what can be the cause m 20 yr old female. chest xray is clear.

Accepted Answer

Many causes: This can be caused by infection, HIV, sarcoid, autoimmune disease, cancer, allergy, and many other causes,  you should see a doctor to help sort it out.

Question 10

was diagnose with pulmonary sarcoidosis in 2004, just had a ct done and it states unremarkable noncontrast ct scan of the chest. no specific evidence of sarcoidosis in the chest. no pathologic axillary or hilar lymphadenopathy by ct size criteria. ?

Accepted Answer

Improved: The pulmonary function testing may be helpful  as another assessment.
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Can mri detect lymphadenopathy in chest or ct is the only option?

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What does it mean to have lymphadenopathy on chest x-ray?

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When chest xrays show possible lymphadenopathy what will the next step be? blood test or what?

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I have pneumonia, my chest x-ray is showing a hilar mass or hilar lymphadenopathy. would this be caused my the pneumonia?

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I have pneumonia and on my chest xray they said they found a hilar mass or hilar lymphadenopathy could pneumonia cause this?

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Supra cavicular lymphadenopathy wit probable central necrosis chest xray n sputum clear esr 48mm& eonsophils 08% pus in lymp node causes?m 20 female.

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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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M 20 year old female. my chest xray & sputum is negative. neck ultrasound showed supra-clavicular lymphadenopathy with probable central necrosis.

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Neck ultrasound showed supra-clavicular lymphadenopathy with probable central necrosis. what can be the cause m 20 yr old female. chest xray is clear.

A member asked:

Was diagnose with pulmonary sarcoidosis in 2004, just had a ct done and it states unremarkable noncontrast ct scan of the chest. no specific evidence of sarcoidosis in the chest. no pathologic axillary or hilar lymphadenopathy by ct size criteria. ?

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