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Chest ct scan shows "nonspecific subcentimeter mediastinal and right hilar lymph nodes" should this be repeated?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Mediastinal Nodes: Yes definitely it should be repeated after you have had a full evaluation. ? Smoker.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Corinne Deurdulian answered

Specializes in Radiology

Usually not: Typically no - these are usually normal findings. But it depends on the whole clinical picture - only your doctor can decide if follow up is needed.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 1/14/2016

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A member asked:

Chest ct scan shows "nonspecific subcentimeter mediastinal and right hilar lymph nodes" should this be repeated?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr. Corinne Deurdulian answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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