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5mm calcified nodule on lung seen during chest ct for elevated d dimer. no mention of follow up, said there were no suspicious nodules or mass. incidental benign finding? dont want anymore ct scans.

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Unclear question: A calcified nodule is usually the end result of a healed infection. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!

Answered 2/29/2020

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A member asked:

5mm calcified nodule on lung seen during chest ct for elevated d dimer. no mention of follow up, said there were no suspicious nodules or mass. incidental benign finding? dont want anymore ct scans.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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