Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Had a ct scan they found a 2 cm lung lesion on my left lung should i be worried they referred me to get a biopsy i had phenmonia when i was a baby,?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Lung lesion: I would suggest there's nothing you can do until you get the results of the biopsy so stop worrying this time
Answered 8/1/2015
2.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
They found a spot or scar on my left lung. After 6 months they want to do a CT guided needle biopsy. What is this?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you tell on a CT scan if it is lung cancer or something else? What reasons wouldn't a dr do a needle biopsy?
13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
9 mm uncalcified lung nodule followed for years said to be hematoma now how would they know unless they biopsies despite ct/pt scans could it still be cancerous regardless of no growth?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Which type of lung biopsy will i need for 8 mm slightly lobulated nodule seen 4 months ago in CT scan , also ve 2mm granuloma too and bronchiectasis?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
A CT scan revealed a spiculated mass 1 CM across in my dad s lung he recently had the flu with a bad cough he also smoked for 50 years and quit 2 years ago the doctor wants to wait 3 months and do another CT to see if it s still there if so he will biopsy
Multiple firm nodes persist 5 mnths,1st neck/clavicle last 2 months both armpits,now salivary glands,all less than cm bigger under arms almost cm,wont biopsy as all look normal on scan,bloods/virology ok,mild weight loss,CT 3mm lung nodule,v anxious?
History of asthma/smoker. Shortness of breath. Doc ordered Ct scan of chest. Scan showed some scarring and a spot 2.7 cm which radiologist said was likely scar but ?. must decide to wait and watch or biopsy. What to do? Insurance runs out in 2 wks.
2 nodules found in my lungs. 7 and 8mm. smoker for 35 years. Why wait 3 months to see if they grow for 2nd CT scan as opposed to doing biopsy now?
Found 3cm mass in left lung, ct confirmed. pet ct showed 2 spots in pleura that light up but mass in lung did not. RATS to biopsy 2 spots scheduled but not for the mass. Is this standard procedure?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
