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What is the mean of parenchymal nodule(0.5 cmxo.5 cm by chest xray)in right lower position(result by ct scan)?cancer or noncancer? next test?
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The significance: depends on your risk profile(e.g. smoker vs nonsmoker), clinical scenario, and certain CT characteristics of the nodule. It is possible nothing needs to be done if you are low risk. These are the Fleischner Society guidelines for management of an incidental lung nodule: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/fleischner-society-pulmonary-nodule-recommendations
Answered 11/28/2017
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Mgt: There are many possible causes. It may be helpful to schedule a virtual consult. We can review your risk factors, medical history, images, labs etc. If you are producing mucus, cytopathology and cultures may be sent. Your nodule should be further evaluated .
Answered 11/28/2017
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