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Does hypermetabolism in the upper right mass of the lung mean cancer? a pet scan was performed on the person
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Possibly: Hypermetabolism? Dosent sound right. However any mass such as this should now be biopsied for tissue diagnosis.
Answered 11/20/2015
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Doesn't sound good: Hi. Going solely on what you've told us, it doesn't sound good. The doctor(s) involved in the patient's care WILL explain the result. Good luck to the patient!
Answered 7/27/2014
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