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A 67-year-old female asked:

If a lung nodule remains unchanged on the three month ct scan , it's less likely a met right in a colon cancer or?

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Dr. Paul Slawekanswered

Radiology 55 years experience

Less likely but!: Pulmonary nodules that are stable by CT fit 2 yrs are benign. 3 months is not long enough to be certain. More follow up needed.

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