A 32-year-old female asked:
is a 3 mm slightly spiculated lung nodule on ct in lower lobe likely cancer? 60 years old- hx of early breast cancer. had right pneumonia at the time
1 doctor answer
Dr. Ira Friedlander answered
42 years experience Cardiac Electrophysiology
Pretty worrisome: from your description. Address your concerns with your health care provider who has your history available. If you are not satisfied, ask for referral to a specialist (pulmonologist.)
Answered on Oct 30, 2017
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Dr. Michael Gabor answered
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Spiculation: is considered a suspicious feature, so unfortunately cancer is a possibility. Further work up is probably needed.
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Dr. Mark Lubienski answered
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Further evaluation: The spiculated nodule needs further evaluation including comparison to prior x rays and possible bronchoscopy and some type of biopsy or removal of no ... Read More
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
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Need more informatio: The background History is very important for the doctors to do any diagnostic testing. So tell us why you had the CT scan done in the first place?
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Dr. Robert Robinson answered
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Pretty low: The Brock University calculator gives a 1% chance that one of these nodules will become cancer within 2 years is less than 1%. If you have emphysema ... Read More
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