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11/9 ct- multiple bilateral lung nodules. 11/22 ct/pet-focal increased activity suv5.5 suspect cancer in 1 of them. what could it be besides cancer?

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Inflammatory nodules: However, an suv of greater than 2.5 is considered suspicious and that nodule should be biopsied.

Answered 11/23/2013

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Dr. Richard Mcgee answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Infection, sarcoidos: While cancer is the major concern, other things such as infection (tb), fungus, or sarcoidosis might look like this. A biopsy should give the answer and i would proceed with it as soon as possible.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

11/9 ct- multiple bilateral lung nodules. 11/22 ct/pet-focal increased activity suv5.5 suspect cancer in 1 of them. what could it be besides cancer?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Dr. Richard Mcgee answered

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