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4yr ago had small lumg nodule. now calcified. recent cts 6 mos apart multiple bilateral nodules all <4mm. suggests stable 12 mos follow up. to long?
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Seems reasonable: Calcified small lung nodules as you describe are almost always benign and likely a represent a granuloma or hamartoma (a benign growth). A 6-12 month follow up seems very reasonable.
Answered 10/4/2016
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