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6 x 8 mm stable spiculated apical plueral based nodular scarring & pulmonary nodules 4 x 6 mm. follow up ct scan in 6 mos. ok? quit smoking 20 yrs ago

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Dr. Mahmoud Moammar
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Lung nodules: Based on the size and the risk factors, i think a follow up approach with serial ct chest for a total period of 2 years would be recommended and is evidence-based. The second ct chest would be in 3-6 months.
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