Question 1

what is an irregular rounded hypoechoic nodule with spiculated margins and tiny focus of calcification of the breast. is it normally malignant

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nodule: Based on your description, it may need to be biopsied.

Question 2

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 3

mother has 3 x 4 mm partially spiculated nodule in left lung lobe. she had lobular breast cancer over 5 years old. does this sound like cancer?

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Spiculation: is considered a suspicious feature, so unfortunately cancer is a possibility.  Further work up is probably needed.

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?

Accepted Answer

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

just had chest ct scan revealing 4 nodules in base of lll (1, 5, 5, 6 mm).  the 6mm is spiculated.  never smoker, longtime runner.  is cancer iikely?

Accepted Answer

Pretty low: The Brock University calculator gives a 1% chance that one of these nodules will become cancer within 2 years is less than 1%.  If you have emphysema and/or a family history of lung cancer your risk will be higher.

The calculator is here 
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/calculator-solitary-pulmonary-nodule-malignancy-risk-brock-university-cancer-prediction-equation

Question 6

mother had chest ct scan- had middle right lobe pneumonia and 3x4mm partially spiculated nodule in lower left lobe. related? lymph node? cancer?

Accepted Answer

Further evaluation: The spiculated nodule needs further evaluation including comparison to prior x rays and possible bronchoscopy and some type of biopsy or removal of nodule. May be feasible to do removal minimally invasively with experienced thoracascopic surgeon

Question 7

i have a 3.5cm spiculated  mass in the left breast, is it cancer?

Accepted Answer

Breast mass: A spiculated mass of that size in your breast requires further evaluation as soon as possible. Cancer is a diagnosis made by a tissue biopsy rather than appearance on an imaging test like a mammogram. The findings may look suspicious on a mammogram, but it's always better to consider all of the diagnostic possibilities and get the biopsy before jumping to any conclusions.

Question 8

should i be concerned ? spot compression shows the area of abnormality persist. ultrasound of right breast performed at 9-10 o'clock 3cm from nipple 14 x 13 x 12mm hypochoic spiculated mass 14 x 13 x 12mm and 19 x 16 x 10mm. 4c hypochoic non-vascular?

Accepted Answer

: You need to speak with the Radiologist who read the study and your primary care physician. They will often make recommendations for the next steps after breast ultrasounds come back with masses.

Question 9

what is a hypoechoic nodule in the breast area?

Accepted Answer

Radiology term: That is a radiology term for a lesion that blocks ultrasound waves and makes a shadow on the ultrasound image.  Sometimes correlates with denser tissue such as in malignancy in breasts.  Your doctor can review the report with you.

Question 10

would one cm nodule in breast be a health risk?

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Nodule: A one cm nodule can be a variety of things.  A breast ultrasound is needed to diagnose what the nodule is.  It could be a benign cyst or benign solid lesion, such as a fibroadenoma.  It could also be a small cancer.  Ultrasound imaging will determine whether a biopsy will be needed or not.

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What is an irregular rounded hypoechoic nodule with spiculated margins and tiny focus of calcification of the breast. is it normally malignant

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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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Mother has 3 x 4 mm partially spiculated nodule in left lung lobe. she had lobular breast cancer over 5 years old. does this sound like cancer?

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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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Just had chest ct scan revealing 4 nodules in base of lll (1, 5, 5, 6 mm). the 6mm is spiculated. never smoker, longtime runner. is cancer iikely?

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Mother had chest ct scan- had middle right lobe pneumonia and 3x4mm partially spiculated nodule in lower left lobe. related? lymph node? cancer?

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I have a 3.5cm spiculated mass in the left breast, is it cancer?

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Should i be concerned ? spot compression shows the area of abnormality persist. ultrasound of right breast performed at 9-10 o'clock 3cm from nipple 14 x 13 x 12mm hypochoic spiculated mass 14 x 13 x 12mm and 19 x 16 x 10mm. 4c hypochoic non-vascular?

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What is a hypoechoic nodule in the breast area?

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Would one cm nodule in breast be a health risk?

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