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I had a chest xray done and they found nodules in my right upper lobe and left hilar area? what does this mean?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Nonspecific: nodules and node in hilar area can be related commonly to infections and sometimes to tumor. Consult physician for further testing , physical exam, and pertinent history, for example exposure to certain bacteria and fungi.

Answered 9/1/2016

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