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3mm preffisurral nodule found on chest ct scan. report says most likely representing intrapulmonary lymph nodes. could this be cancerous? how likely?

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

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Very small: Lymph nodes that are 3 mm are very small. Usually a cancer of the lung will be seen on CT scan and have lymoh nodes of 1 cm and multiple. Why did you get ct scan? You will need to see and discuss with your ordering doctor. Do you have a life style at risk like smoking? And other factors. For any risks see and discuss with a thoracic surgeon.

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Answered 12/5/2020

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