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Hi i had a ct scan on 3/15/14 incidental finding of 2mm nodule on right middle love of lung had follow up 6months later it has not grown.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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Follow up of: incidental lung nodules is usually based on Fleischner Society guidelines: http://www.med.umich.edu/rad/res/Fleischner-nodule.htm No growth in 6 months is a good sign but you may need more follow up depending on your risk level.

Answered 12/8/2014

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A member asked:

Hi i had a ct scan on 3/15/14 incidental finding of 2mm nodule on right middle love of lung had follow up 6months later it has not grown.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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