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23 yo female. diagnosed with 4.7 mm non-calcified lung nodule. faint wheezing in same lung, post nasal drip for months. could this be cancer?
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Met: It would be helpful to see the image during an inbox consult. Is there a history of smoking or a family history of cancer? There are risk factors for lung cancer which can be reviewed. I would also suggest a full physical exam.
Answered 2/26/2017
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