Question 1

what is calcified right hilar lymph nodes?

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Benign: Can be seen in previous infection (tb, fungus), and less common problems such as sarcoidosis and silicosis.

Question 2

does large right hilar lymph node always indicates cancer ?

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No: The other main possibility would be inflammation, especially if you are getting over a pneumonia or a respiratory infection.  But if you have a history of cancer, this should be investigated to make sure it is not cancer.

Question 3

right hilar mass biopsy showed rare histiocytes.no epithelial cells seen.what does this mean?

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Incomplete info: There is not sufficient detail in what you described. If that is the sum total of the report, then the pathologist did not see any cancer, TB, sarcoidosis or any other specific abnormality. It may be helpful to talk to the pathologist along with your doctor.

Question 4

pet scan to investigate a right hilar enlarged lymph node1.4cmx.9cm results: residual thymic tissue mild activity suv 1.5. this normal? i rect in 4mo

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Possibly: SUV of 1.5 is normal to maybe reactive. This makes it very unlikely to be worrisome. The follow up CT should be improved or no change

Question 5

irregularly shaped right hilar nodule.was 1.4cmx1.4cm in oct.in january now 2.2cmx2.3cm.seeing surgeon in 2 wks.ct bx inconcl.should it come out?

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An inconclusive: biopsy means that there is still no diagnosis.  Another biopsy will likely be recommended.  Surgery might be an option, but depending on the location and other factors, there might be other types of biopsies available.

Question 6

my husband has some minor linear atelectasis in the left lingula with slight dependant atelectasis at the lung base also mild right hilar lymphadenop?

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Needs evaluation: The presence of linear opacities with hilar adenopathy can be due to several acute or chronic conditions such as histoplasmosis, atypical mycobacterial infections, sarcoidosis, or rarely malignancy etc. Your husband should immediately see a lung specialist for a complete evaluation to determine the underlying cause, which will help determine appropriate course of treatment.

Question 7

multiple mildly enlarged lymph nodes in pre-paratracheal, subcranial & right hilar. larget right paratracheal measures 26x18mm. no necrosis or calcifi?

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Biopsy may be needed: Why was a CT done in the first place?  If it was because you were feeling sick, then your doctor will probably want to figure out why you have these enlarged lymph nodes.  That may take a biopsy.  Generally speaking, enlarged lymph nodes are due to infection or cancer.  (There are other rare causes.)

Question 8

enlarged lymph nodes in pre-paratracheal, subcranial & right hilar. largest 26x18mm. no necrosis or calcifi. came up in regular body check.no symptoms?

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Evaluation: I would suggest further evaluation with imaging and blood testing to expalin thelymphadenopathy-probably benign- get checked.

Question 9

chest ct scan shows "nonspecific subcentimeter mediastinal and right hilar lymph nodes" should this be repeated?

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Mediastinal Nodes: Yes definitely it should be repeated after you have had a full evaluation. ? Smoker.

Question 10

ct scan for different resolved issue showed calcified right hilar lymph nodes. mild bibasilar dependant atelectasis. should i be concerned?

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Unlikely: Atelecasis is a common finding. Your lungs get atelectatic simply not taking a deep breath. People get atelectasis commonly after  surgery when they have been laying down . Usually resolves with deep breaths. Calicified right hilar lymphnode should be followed with xray.

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What is calcified right hilar lymph nodes?

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Does large right hilar lymph node always indicates cancer ?

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Right hilar mass biopsy showed rare histiocytes.no epithelial cells seen.what does this mean?

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Pet scan to investigate a right hilar enlarged lymph node1.4cmx.9cm results: residual thymic tissue mild activity suv 1.5. this normal? i rect in 4mo

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Irregularly shaped right hilar nodule.was 1.4cmx1.4cm in oct.in january now 2.2cmx2.3cm.seeing surgeon in 2 wks.ct bx inconcl.should it come out?

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My husband has some minor linear atelectasis in the left lingula with slight dependant atelectasis at the lung base also mild right hilar lymphadenop?

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Multiple mildly enlarged lymph nodes in pre-paratracheal, subcranial & right hilar. larget right paratracheal measures 26x18mm. no necrosis or calcifi?

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Enlarged lymph nodes in pre-paratracheal, subcranial & right hilar. largest 26x18mm. no necrosis or calcifi. came up in regular body check.no symptoms?

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Chest ct scan shows "nonspecific subcentimeter mediastinal and right hilar lymph nodes" should this be repeated?

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Ct scan for different resolved issue showed calcified right hilar lymph nodes. mild bibasilar dependant atelectasis. should i be concerned?

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