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I have had spots on my lung since 2004, 2007, 2010 x-rays and 2012 ct scan showed they are slightly larger now. what are the possible diagnoses?

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Many: First thing is histoplasmsis. This causes multiple small nodules. It sounds like your doctor is following this: http://www.Med.Umich.Edu/rad/res/fleischner-nodule.Htm which is the best way to follow these nodules. Hopefull, you've quit (or never were) smoking, and you're keeping a very good eye on them.

Answered 12/30/2012

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A member asked:

I have had spots on my lung since 2004, 2007, 2010 x-rays and 2012 ct scan showed they are slightly larger now. what are the possible diagnoses?

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