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Lung nodules in 3 lobes of smoker. 9mm does not enhance ; no calcificat. does this suggest small cell or large cell cancer? needle biopsy scheduled.
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Lung nodules: Clearly in face of smoking a worrisome finding. Biopsy appropriate.
Answered 11/21/2012
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Could be benign.: The 3 nonenhancing lesions that are noncalcified could be benign or malignant. If malignant, could be small or large cell or could be spread there from another site(metastatic).
Answered 9/29/2013
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-: Hard to predict based on radiographic findings; should wait for results of biopsy.
Answered 9/29/2016
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