Question 1

why do i have a nodule on my lungs?

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Most likely : The most likely explanation may be related to resolving or resolved infection of the lung. The images may be uploaded along with the radiology report to an inbox consult with Healthtap. Watch for signs of fever, chills, cough and weight loss. Avoid smoking and smoke exposure. Depending to the characteristics of the nodule, a follow up HRCT may be scheduled to monitor.

Question 2

should 5mm nodule on lung be removed?

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Probably not.: 5mm lung nodules are routinely followed with ct. How often is determined by your risk for lung cancer (smoking history etc.).

Question 3

what are lung nodules?

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Ask your doctor: If you have lung nodules we need to know who told you about them? Lung nodules are not normallly present ; if they are new your doctor needs to guide you to get further examination to find out the cause. The cause is either an infection, (old or new) or it could be something more serious. In older adults or smokers we worry about lung cancer as one potential cause. This may need further testing by.

Question 4

what is a lung nodule?

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X-ray spot: It can be anything from an old inactive walled-off TB of fungus infection to a benign tumor to cancer to something as exotic as a dog heartworm that went far astray. Here in kansas, most are old histoplasmosis. But a spot is lung cancer until you & your physician have a reason to think otherwise. Good luck, and be brave.

Question 5

can benign lung nodules grow?

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Benign Lung Nodules: Benign lung tumors:
are not cancerous, so will not spread to other parts of the body
grow slowly, or might even stop growing or shrink
are usually not life-threatening
usually do not need to be removed
can expand and push against nearby tissues but will not invade, destroy, or replace other tissues.

Question 6

what are the tests for lung nodule?

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Chest CT scan: To search for a lung nodule, chest ct scan is more accurate than a chest xray.  To see if a nodule is cancerous, depending on the size and location in the lung (i.E not dangerously close to the heart or aorta), a ct guided needle biopsy can be performed or a pet/ct scan can be performed.

Question 7

can you tell me about lung nodules?

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Not enough space to: There are numerous reasons for nodules.  The most concerning would be cancer.  Your age alone makes cancer less likely unless you are having many other symptoms (weight loss, night sweats, etc).  If they are calcified nodules, the risk for cancer is very low.  If they are not calcified, then you should see a lung specialist to see if you need biopsies or not.

Question 8

lung nodules 7 mm are they a concern?

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Not always: These need to be followed with ct scans until stability (no growth) is confirmed.  A prior diagnosis of cancer or occupational exposure is important.

Question 9

what exactly is a nodule on the lung?

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It is mass of tissue: It is a mass of tissues on the xray and cat scan.60%of lung nodules are due to benighn and not cancerous conditions but any nodule need to be investigated and followed up.

Question 10

is a 1.4 lung nodule classed as small?

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Depends: A lung nodule is a lesion in the lung less than 3 cm in diameter. A larger lesion is often called a mass. Typically a lesion needs to be at least 1 cm before it can be seen. Ct scans can identify much smaller lesions. 60% of nodules are benign but that number is higher in non smokers. Depending on the location of the nodule most can be biopsies with needles or minimally invasive scope (vats).

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