Question 1

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/

Question 2

what percentage is a 6mm lung nodule of being cancerous im 43 non smoker no drugs internet says 40 percent are cancerous just worried it could be?

Accepted Answer

If you: are not at increased risk, and the nodule has benign CT features, then the chance of malignancy is less than 1-2%.  This is from the ACR's Lung-RADS classification system. 40% is simply not correct.

Question 3

can a teenage smoker get a cancerous lung nodule?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer: It would take longer than a few years of smoking to get lung cancer.  But you can get cancer at any age and sometimes the cancer will spread into the lungs.

Question 4

what are the chances of an 11mm lung nodule being cancer in a 43yr old smoker?

Accepted Answer

Mgt.: More details may be provided during a consult. You may upload the scan and discuss risk factors.

Question 5

hi dr.
i am 34 years old male , non smoker
i took chest radiograph before 2 weeks
i found that i have lung nodule 6*6mm
in my left lung ,thanks?

Accepted Answer

CT follow-up: Get a CT scan if not done yet. Isolated lung nodule of 6.6 mm is too small to be detected by PET-CT, and also too small to biopsy at this time. Your risk for primary lung cancer is relatively low given your young age and nonsmoker status. But I suggest you to see a lung doctor for opinion and CT follow-up. In addition, what did your MRI abd show?

Question 6

found 6mm lung nodule radiologist says no follow up if non smoker i've never smoked but work as plumber don't want to ignore this please advise?

Accepted Answer

F/up CT 1yr: This is a difficult request to provide an answer in this format.  Subcentimeter nodules are rarely malignant.  It is suggest that nodules of 4-6mm in size have a 0.8% risk of being malignant in one study to up to a 5% risk in another series. 
Risk factors,e.g. smoking,etc may alter the risk.  It is generally felt that it would be wise to perform a follow-up CT scan in 1 year with a nodule 4-6mm.

Question 7

what percentage is a 5.6mm noncalcified lung nodule is cancerous. non smoker work in construction.doctor didnt think follow up was needed just worry?

Accepted Answer

Less than: 1-2%(ACR Lung-RADS classification) if it has benign features and you are not at increased risk.

Question 8

36 and smoker)what could 3 noncalcified lung nodules sizes 6mm- 4mm left lower lobe be? found on ct, what would be next step to identify cause?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities.: Noncalcified lung nodules are worrisome, especially if you are a smoker (as you have), &amp; more so if you are a "heavy" smoker (based on number of packs per day, &amp; no of yrs that you've smoked). A nodule could be scar tissue, or the effects of an infection or radiation; however, most worrisome, of course, is lung cancer. To identify cause, next step is usually bronchoscopy (scope to look) &amp; biopsy.

Question 9

can radiologists tell by looking at a lung nodule if it is cancerous or not. ct showed i have a 5.8 mm nodule i'm a non smoker anything to worry?

Accepted Answer

No: Ct can not be final diagnosis, follow up, and if is growing  pet Ct and biopsy can help.

Question 10

had ct scan found 6mm lung nodule radiologist says if non smoker no further follow up should i be concerned i'm a no smoker what is my best option?

Accepted Answer

Lung nodule: Lots of people have nodules, oftentimes called an "incidentaloma" found on imaging studies. Speak with your primary care doctor to determine if a follow up image is necessary. If you are concerned, a repeat image in 6-12 months can be done to evaluate for changes in the nodule.

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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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What percentage is a 6mm lung nodule of being cancerous im 43 non smoker no drugs internet says 40 percent are cancerous just worried it could be?

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Can a teenage smoker get a cancerous lung nodule?

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What are the chances of an 11mm lung nodule being cancer in a 43yr old smoker?

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Hi dr. i am 34 years old male , non smoker i took chest radiograph before 2 weeks i found that i have lung nodule 6*6mm in my left lung ,thanks?

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Found 6mm lung nodule radiologist says no follow up if non smoker i've never smoked but work as plumber don't want to ignore this please advise?

A member asked:

What percentage is a 5.6mm noncalcified lung nodule is cancerous. non smoker work in construction.doctor didnt think follow up was needed just worry?

A member asked:

36 and smoker)what could 3 noncalcified lung nodules sizes 6mm- 4mm left lower lobe be? found on ct, what would be next step to identify cause?

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Can radiologists tell by looking at a lung nodule if it is cancerous or not. ct showed i have a 5.8 mm nodule i'm a non smoker anything to worry?

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Had ct scan found 6mm lung nodule radiologist says if non smoker no further follow up should i be concerned i'm a no smoker what is my best option?

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