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30 yo female, former light smoker 4-5 yrs. ct scan in 2013 with small lung nodule, but no follow up. should i be worried? the doctor was unconcerned.
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Lung Nodules: Depending on the size, there are specific criteria that have been developed called the "Fleicshner criteria" that will determine if any further testing or repeat CT scans need to be done. Discuss in further detail with your Doc to be safe, Best wishes.
Answered 6/4/2017
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