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Hi my pcp found a calcified lung granuloma in my upper left lobe, confirmed by the pulmonologist (found on xray). the pulmonologist pretty much blew ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

MGT: This could represent a prior infection, such as TB. Have you had a TB skin test?

Answered 3/18/2017

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

A small calcified: Granuloma is a sign of an old inflammatory process or infection. It is usually an incidental finding of no clinical concern. They are benign and usually no follow up is necessary.

Answered 3/18/2017

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A member asked:

Hi my pcp found a calcified lung granuloma in my upper left lobe, confirmed by the pulmonologist (found on xray). the pulmonologist pretty much blew ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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