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2mm subpleural nodule in peripheral left base. dr said 1 yr follow up. report didn't have detail. past smoker, quit 4 yrs ago. what's chance of cancer?
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Unlikely: You are extremely young for lung cancer. Most likely an inflammatory nodule/granuloma left over from a past lung infection. Good idea to have 1 year followup.
Answered 11/6/2013
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