Q: 4yr ago had small lumg nodule. now calcified. recent cts 6 mos apart multiple bilateral nodules all <4mm. suggests stable 12 mos follow up. to long?

Calcified small lung nodules as you describe are almost always benign and likely a represent a granuloma or hamartoma (a benign growth). A 6-12 month follow up seems very reasonable.

Q: 9 mm nodule in rt middle lobe.3 mos was 1.4 cm and also found 3.5mm nod in same lobe. 6 mos both stable but now have 6 mm nod in rt lower lobe.remove?

NOT go in and surgically remove multiple nodules in the lungs. A biopsy may be necessary to get a diagnosis, but this would be to obtain a specimen for microscopic analysis & culture. Once it's been determined what the nodules consist of, then a appropriate treatment can be implemented. Sometimes no treatment is needed. Best wishes. Dr. Anne.

Q: Thyroid nodule 0.50.30.3 cm changed to 0.40.30.4 in 6 months is that stable?

No significant change in size of thyroid nodule.

Q: Thyroid nodule stable. what if i refuse a biopsy? dont want cost or risk

If the thyroid nodule is stable like you said, there is no need for a repeat biopsy (unless the last one didn't get enough materials or if your doctor was concerned about something with the last biopsy). Discuss this thoroughly with your physician. As long as you continue to follow the nodule, you will be able to intervene sooner if something changes.

Q: What does it mean to have " stable right apical lung enhancing nodule, likely to represent hamartoma"?

There is a nodule in the top of your right lung which appears to be a benign tumor of a type called a hamartoma. These are absolutely nothing to worry about.

Q: On a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean?

BI-RADS 2 means that your mammogram was normal (ie, no cancer), but other findings (eg, cysts) are described in the report. You should continue your routine screening.

Q: Yearly mammogram showed stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) stayed the same for 2 yrs should i be concern?

The mammo defines a malignant lesion as a stellate one usually with associated microcalcifications. A sono can suggest the nodule is a fibroadenoma or has fluid in it which is benign. An MRI can further elucidate the nature of the lesion. A malignancy does not remain stable in the breast but is noted to enlarge and invade surrounding tissue over a period of months.

Q: On a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean? what's does the meaning of etiology?

Bi-RADS is a system used by radiologist to categorize the level of suspicion of breast lesion for cancer. It includes 0-6. BiRADS 2 is benign, meaning NOT a cancer. Bi-RADS 4 or above is more suspicious for cancer. Thus, biopsy should be done. But, the system does not incorporate clinical suspicion. So, biopsy may still be indicated for low Bi-RADS lesion if clinical suspicion is high.

Q: What's a difference (or there is no difference) between 2mm calcified pulmonary nodule which has not changed in size 2 to 3 years(stable) and 2mm pulmonary granuloma which has not changed in size 2 to 3 years(stable).thank you?

A granulomatous lesion narrows the differential of a lung opacification. If there is mediastinal adenopathy, a node may be biopsied. TB screening test should be performed. If calcified, the lesion may indicate a resolved infection or process. Since the size is stable, this lessens the concern for a fast growing tumor or infection that is not controlled. The image may be uploaded-virtual consult HT

Q: I have yearly mammo and my last one said bi-rads 2 benign stable right breast nodule consistent with beign etiology should i be concerned?

Like your skin, your breasts can have any number of "blemishes" that aren't cancer. A nodule that is diagnosed as BIRADS-2 can be thought of as a birthmark that doesn't have a chance of becoming cancer, but will always be noticed on screening. Always worth keeping an eye on though, but no reason to concern yourself right now.

Question 1

4yr ago had small lumg nodule. now calcified. recent cts 6 mos apart multiple bilateral nodules all <4mm. suggests stable 12 mos follow up. to long?

Accepted Answer

Calcified small lung nodules as you describe are almost always benign and likely a represent a granuloma or hamartoma (a benign growth).  A 6-12 month follow up seems very reasonable.

Question 2

9 mm nodule in rt middle lobe.3 mos was 1.4 cm and also found 3.5mm nod in same lobe. 6 mos both stable but now have 6 mm nod in rt lower lobe.remove?

Accepted Answer

NOT go in and surgically remove multiple nodules in the lungs.  A biopsy may be necessary to get a diagnosis, but this would be to obtain a specimen for microscopic analysis & culture.  Once it's been determined what the nodules consist of, then a appropriate treatment can be implemented.  Sometimes no treatment is needed.  Best wishes.  Dr. Anne.

Question 3

Thyroid nodule 0.50.30.3 cm changed to 0.40.30.4 in 6 months is that stable?

Accepted Answer

No significant change in size of thyroid nodule.

Question 4

Thyroid nodule stable. what if i refuse a biopsy? dont want cost or risk

Accepted Answer

If the thyroid nodule is stable like you said, there is no need for a repeat biopsy (unless the last one didn't get enough materials or if your doctor was concerned about something with the last biopsy). Discuss this thoroughly with your physician.  As long as you continue to follow the nodule, you will be able to intervene sooner if something changes.

Question 5

What does it mean to have " stable right apical lung enhancing nodule, likely to represent hamartoma"?

Accepted Answer

There is a nodule in the top of your right lung which appears to be a benign tumor of a type called a hamartoma.  These are absolutely nothing to worry about.

Question 6

On a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean?

Accepted Answer

BI-RADS 2  means that your mammogram was normal (ie, no cancer), but other findings (eg, cysts) are described in the report. You should continue your routine screening.

Question 7

Yearly mammogram  showed stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) stayed the same for 2 yrs should  i be concern?

Accepted Answer

The mammo defines a malignant lesion as a stellate one usually with associated microcalcifications.  A sono can suggest the nodule is a fibroadenoma or has fluid in it which is benign.  An MRI can further elucidate the nature of the lesion.  A malignancy does not remain stable   in the breast but is noted to enlarge and invade surrounding tissue over a period of months.

Question 8

On a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean? what's does the meaning of etiology?

Accepted Answer

Bi-RADS is a system used by radiologist to categorize the level of suspicion of breast lesion for cancer. It includes 0-6. BiRADS 2 is benign, meaning NOT a cancer. Bi-RADS 4 or above is more suspicious for cancer. Thus, biopsy should be done. But, the system  does not incorporate clinical suspicion. So, biopsy may still be indicated for low Bi-RADS lesion if clinical suspicion is high.

Question 9

What's a difference (or there is no difference) between 2mm calcified pulmonary nodule which has not changed in size 2 to 3 years(stable) and 2mm pulmonary granuloma  which has not changed in size 2 to 3 years(stable).thank you?

Accepted Answer

A granulomatous lesion narrows the differential of a lung opacification. If there is mediastinal adenopathy, a node may be biopsied. TB screening test should be performed. If calcified, the lesion may indicate a resolved infection or process. Since the size is stable, this lessens the concern for a fast growing tumor or infection that is not controlled. The image may be uploaded-virtual consult HT

Question 10

I have yearly mammo and my last one said bi-rads 2 benign stable right breast nodule consistent with beign etiology should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Like your skin, your breasts can have any number of "blemishes" that aren't cancer. A nodule that is diagnosed as BIRADS-2 can be thought of as a birthmark that doesn't have a chance of becoming cancer, but will always be noticed on screening. Always worth keeping an eye on though, but no reason to concern yourself right now.

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9 mm nodule in rt middle lobe.3 mos was 1.4 cm and also found 3.5mm nod in same lobe. 6 mos both stable but now have 6 mm nod in rt lower lobe.remove?

Thyroid nodule 0.50.30.3 cm changed to 0.40.30.4 in 6 months is that stable?

Thyroid nodule stable. what if i refuse a biopsy? dont want cost or risk

What does it mean to have " stable right apical lung enhancing nodule, likely to represent hamartoma"?

On a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean?

Yearly mammogram showed stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) stayed the same for 2 yrs should i be concern?

On a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean? what's does the meaning of etiology?

What's a difference (or there is no difference) between 2mm calcified pulmonary nodule which has not changed in size 2 to 3 years(stable) and 2mm pulmonary granuloma which has not changed in size 2 to 3 years(stable).thank you?

I have yearly mammo and my last one said bi-rads 2 benign stable right breast nodule consistent with beign etiology should i be concerned?

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