Question 1

what does scarred lungs look like?

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There are: many forms of scarring of the lungs   depending on its  location, extent and cause.  One example is on the Chest xray seen here  where there is a large scar  on the right  upper lung.

Question 2

what does a 5-6cm mass in the lungs look like?

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2 to 2.5 inches.: The word "mass" is typically used to describe a solid growth.  One that is 6 cm would measure approximately 2 to 2.5 inches in size.  The color, consistency and borders of the mass would be different depending upon the make up of the mass (infectious/inflammatory process versus benign tumor versus malignant tumor).

Question 3

what does a lung cell look like?

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Lung cell: Pneumocyte - is one of the cells in the lungs - there are others.  Look it up on google or other search engine and you will see images.  It is a normal cell with organelles, cytoplasm , etc.

Question 4

what do lungs that have cancer look like?

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Round spots on scan: Cancer in the lungs whether it comes from the lungs or from another organ usually looks like round spot(s) on xray or ct scan. It can present as one spot (lesion) or more than one. If you take it out by surgery, you can feel the tumor as a hard round lump.

Question 5

what do emphysema and sarcoidosis lungs look like?

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Different: See the picture below for emphysema appearance which leads to small and large holes in the lung tissue. Sarcoidosis tends to increase the tissue between air spaces and cause fibrosis. Both can lead to airflow obstruction and shortness of breath.

Question 6

what does lung cancer look like?

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See pic: Self explanatory. That yellowish mass is a squamous cell carcinoma of the right lung. This is an autopsy picture.

Question 7

can a lung scar look like cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: If there is a lesion in lung for definitive diagnosis need Pt Ct, and biopsy.

Question 8

what does lung cancer in an xray look like?

Accepted Answer

White round circle: Lung cancer tumors look like white round circles on cxr.

Question 9

what does lung cancer look like on an xray?

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Density: The tumor is dense so it blocks x-rays and shows up as a white circular mass on x-ray.

Question 10

what does lung cancer look like on an x-ray?

Accepted Answer

It varies: It can be a mass, or unusual calcifications, or an unusual "infiltrate" on a chest x-ray.  In other words, it can have many different appearances.  A chest x-ray is a great tool, but it takes skill to interpret.  I do not recommend you try to interpret your films, but your doc can review it with you to give insights.

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