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I have 5mm nodule along pleura of the apex. late mother had a kiwi-sized malignant mass in same spot. what is the typical treatment plan for this?
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Pulmonary nodules: The pulmonary nodules are generally evaluated with CAT scans .I typically 5mm or so a CT scan of the chest is done once a year. For specific diagnosis and treatment you need to see pulmonary physician in person. If nodule is suspicious for cancer they usually do a biopsy on
Answered 11/14/2015
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