Question 1

is a 3 mm slightly spiculated lung nodule on ct in lower lobe likely cancer? 60 years old- hx of early breast cancer. had right pneumonia at the time

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Pretty worrisome: from your description. Address your concerns with your health care provider who has your history available. If you are not satisfied, ask for referral to a specialist (pulmonologist.)

Question 2

i have 4 spiculated lung nodules they are all about 2cm what are the chances of malignancy?

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Could be high or low: Depending on their size, other tests that might be next (pet scan), your history and whether you smoked tobacco. It's good to see someone who specializes in evaluating lung nodules. Multiple nodules (of the sort you describe) are often benign, as solid tumors tend to be "lone", but rules of thumb are just that.  Its best to see your doctor.

Question 3

malignant neoplasm of prostate.what is this related to a spiculated 12mm lung nodule that is mildly avid in psma scan?

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PSMA scan: This technique of scanning detects prostate specific involvement. However, I feel your oncologist or urologist should review the study with the radiologist to determine whether any other imaging,biopsy, appropriate follow-up studies, or consultations with any other specialists would be helpful.

Question 4

i have an 11 mm spiculated right lung base nodule, that was detected 8.19.2015, and was not present in the chest x-ray from 5.20.2014?

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Follow up: with your physician.  It may need additional evaluation, most likely a chest CT if you only have had a chest xray.  Depending on the CT findings, it may need a biopsy, to see if it is malignant. Unfortunately, a new spiculated mass is a suspicious finding.

Question 5

upper right spiculated 12mm lung cancer nodule.getting percutaneous radiowave ablation .is this a safe successful procedure .the biopsy was not too bad had mild pneumothrax sorted itself out?

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It depends: There are kinds of tummour according to the morphology of the cells, that are more sensitive to radiation than others, if your Dr choose radioablation it was because of it, even tough sometimes they need an adjuvant therapy with chemotherapy all of it may vary according to the response to treatment from your organism

Question 6

is a 1.5 cm nodule spiculated lung bad?

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Possibly: A 1.5 cm spiculated lung nodule should be further evaluated, especially if the patient is a current / former smoker.  Pet scan study might help to determine the metabolic activity of the lesion (higher suv more likely to be a malignancy while lower suv more likely to be benign / reactive).  Biopsy may also be indicated.  Close radiologic and clinical follow up at very minimum.

Question 7

i am a 44 yo non-smoking male with suspected pancreatitis. an abdominal ct revealed multiple lung nodules with spiculated edges and up to 41mm?

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Worrisome; biopsy: This is a worrisome development. Spiculated lung nodules (reaching in, like tentacles, into the lung) can point to a cancer, even a spreading cancer. Given your history of pancreatic problems, it could be pancreatic cancer. Or, it could be an unusual infection or something benign. The only way to know is to do a biopsy, which a pulmonologist (lung specialist) or CT surgeon can arrange. TTYD soon.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

what is a 7 mm noncalcified lung nodule?

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Unknowable: There are a lot of possibilities. It is a density in the lung identified on an x-ray or ct

for a small nodule ct scan follow up at 3-4 months early on can document any growth or change.
If enlarging-remove.
If calcifying it is likely benign and needs nothing done.
In the midwest histoplasmosis can be the cause of single or multiple such findings.

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Is a 3 mm slightly spiculated lung nodule on ct in lower lobe likely cancer? 60 years old- hx of early breast cancer. had right pneumonia at the time

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I have 4 spiculated lung nodules they are all about 2cm what are the chances of malignancy?

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Malignant neoplasm of prostate.what is this related to a spiculated 12mm lung nodule that is mildly avid in psma scan?

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I have an 11 mm spiculated right lung base nodule, that was detected 8.19.2015, and was not present in the chest x-ray from 5.20.2014?

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Upper right spiculated 12mm lung cancer nodule.getting percutaneous radiowave ablation .is this a safe successful procedure .the biopsy was not too bad had mild pneumothrax sorted itself out?

A member asked:

Is a 1.5 cm nodule spiculated lung bad?

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I am a 44 yo non-smoking male with suspected pancreatitis. an abdominal ct revealed multiple lung nodules with spiculated edges and up to 41mm?

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What is a lung nodule?

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What are the tests for lung nodule?

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What is a 7 mm noncalcified lung nodule?

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