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1/4 inch spot on lungs after ct scan what next?

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Follow established : Depends on smoking, infection, enviornment history & size of nodule. At ~1.2 cm, ct or pet-ct may be indicated in 3 mos. With hi suspicion and no prior nodule, could biopsy now. Else consider that if repeat scans in 9-12 then 24 mos are all stable, then could stop scans.

Dr Chmielewski agreed

Answered 3/16/2017

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