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My mum has a small something in her lung, she had a pet scan and was negtive the dr observed this for 3 months but no change. what could this be?
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Need more info: Most lung growths are not cancer. There are recommended times for repeat examination by ct chest or plain x-ray over the next several months to determine if any action should be taken. Your primary care physician or a lung specialist -a pulmonologist can provide guidance regarding the frequency of these exams, when the pet scan had been negative, indicating low metabolic activity.
Answered 9/28/2016
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A granuloma: I assume from what you are saying that they was a density or "spot " on her lung during the ct portion of the pet/ct scan that did not lite-up on the pet images. A granuloma is a benign ( infection related ) nodule . But any abnomality should be followed for more than 2 years of stability to be considered benign.
Answered 6/20/2015
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Not long enough: This needs to be followed for at least 2 years. If the something (presumed nodule) is smaller than 1 cm, pet sensitivity (pet being positive when there is something really there) is decreased. Size should be followed by ct based on the fleischner criteria. See link. http://www.med.umich.edu/rad/res/fleischner-nodule.htm.
Answered 8/7/2013
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