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Male 30,chest ct shows 6 mm nodular density in the left upper lobe,minimal bibasilar dependent atelectasis, have shortness of breath,it needs surgery?

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Needs follow up : Nodule is not causing shortness of breath. Are you a smoker? The nodule may be followed up by CT and the SOB needs to be further evaluated

Answered 1/27/2021

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