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Ultrasound revealed a 7mm node in short axis. pcp says likely reactive not really concerned about . follow up u/s in two months to be sure. theres cortical thickening of up to 4mm. what is the significance of this thickening? is 4mm major thickenin?

Q: ultrasound revealed a 7mm node in short axis. pcp says likely reactive not really concerned about . follow up u/s in two months to be sure. theres cortical thickening of up to 4mm. what is the significance of this thickening? is 4mm major thickenin?

: Cortical thickening of 4 mm may be significant with a node of 7 mm in short axis but we do not have enough info about this node in order to give you an appropriate recommendation.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Cortical thickening of 4 mm may be significant with a node of 7 mm in short axis but we do not have enough info about this node in order to give you an appropriate recommendation.

Answered 11/3/2022

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A member asked:

Ultrasound revealed a 7mm node in short axis. pcp says likely reactive not really concerned about . follow up u/s in two months to be sure. theres cortical thickening of up to 4mm. what is the significance of this thickening? is 4mm major thickenin?

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