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Had weight loss, fatigue, low sodium 131 slightly high cortisol. ct scan clear 1year after start of symptoms. could ct have missed smallcelllungcancer?

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Dr. Jason Kline answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

See your doctor.: There a many reasons to explain a measured plasma sodium level. Small cell lung cancer is one potential cause, but not at all among the most common causes. Would recommend a full evaluation by a nephrologist who will take your medical and social histories and request initial blood and urine tests. Best of luck.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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