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I have a large calcified granuloma in my lung found in 2004. did x-ray today & dr thinks it's growing& causing issues can it?

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Yes it can: Size and position of nodule can obstruct a small airway and create atelectasis( a type of collapse). Your doctor has to make sure that this is not an active infection, or a nodule with malignancy. Serial ct scans are recommended usually.

Answered 5/6/2016

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A member asked:

I have a large calcified granuloma in my lung found in 2004. did x-ray today & dr thinks it's growing& causing issues can it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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