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Mom x-rayed for bad viral cough. rad said saw large mass rul, copd and bronchitis. er rx'd meds. how soon to wait to see pulmonary re mass? no smoker
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CT Scan is next test: The mass seen on the chest xray most likely is a pnuemonia, After 2 weeks of antibitoics, a Chest CT scan would be the best test to figure out if it is a tumor, whether primary or metastatic. It may also be an atypical pneumonia such as fungal or TB. Please schedule a follow up with your lung doc.
Answered 2/16/2015
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No need: To wait. COPD requires specific treatment and the large mass requires further evaluation.
Answered 2/16/2015
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See doctor ASAP: A large mass in the lung needs evaluation right away. Suggest seeing your primary care physician, who can discuss the X-ray findings with the radiologist and perhaps order additional testing while arranging for consultation with the pulmonary specialist.
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Follow up: I would suggest a follow up with Pulmonary. They will obtain a CT scan and samples will be sent to Pathology and Microbiology. She should have a TB test as part of the evaluation.
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