Question 1

what is a neoplastic nodule?

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It means possibly ca: Neoplasm or neoplastic is another way of saying 'cancer'.

Question 2

i have these nodules on my back please help?

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Requires examination: and direct observation, preferrably by a dermatologist. Cannot be diagnosed without  exam and/or biopsy.

Question 3

what is oslar nodules?

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See details: Osler's nodes are painful, red, raised lesions on the hands and feet associated with a number of conditions including infections of heart valves (endocarditis). They are the result of immune complex deposition.

Question 4

what is a skin nodule?

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Type of growth: Skin nodule is a type of growth that developes as a symptom of certain skin conditions.

Question 5

what are pickers nodules?

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Lichen simplex: Pruritic/ irritant skin nodules leading to skin discoloration.

Question 6

what exactly is pickers nodule?

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Irritation: This is caused by repetitive irritation of the skin area leading to excessive scarring -thus the bump or nodule. 
In the early stage, it may go away by itself once the scratching is stopped.  At a later stage, injecting a cortisone into the lesion may cause it to resolve. In the chronic stage, it is nearly impossible to get rid of it.

Question 7

what could cause pickers nodules?

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Picking: Pickers nodules, aka prurigo nodularis, may start out as anything causing itching and then the nerves in that area go haywire and the person picks and rubs and continues to manipulate the area,  then, thick nodules that have more nerves and sensations grow and the cycle continues.  The only way to break the cycle is to not touch these spots alt all.  For itching, topical or injected corticosteroid.

Question 8

what do gastric nodules indicate?

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Possible gastrinomas: Gastric nodules should refer to mucosal  lesions and not metastatic nodular lesions to perigastric lymph nodes.  In this case lesions of the stomach present as ulcerating processes  or exophytic masses from a growing cancer. Nodules usually indicate benign lesions or nodular lesions such as gastrinomas such as found in islet cell tumor of the pancreas.

Question 9

what does subpleural nodule mean?

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Lung nodule: It is a nodule in the edge of the lung. These are frequently benign, but routine follow up is usually recommended to document stability. 



Macmahon h, austin j, gamsu, g, et al: guidelines for management of small pulmonary nodules detected on ct scans: a statement from the fleischner society. Radiology 2005; 237:395-400.

Question 10

can multiple nodules be cancerous?

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It depends: Where they are and your clinical history.  Please provide additional information.

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