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February had a ct scan for abdominal issues. a 3mm lung nodule was found lower lung. spk to pc and dismissed as a granuloma. shd i do more follow up?
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Look below: There are specific recommendations for lung nodule followup at this web site. The overwhelming majority of doctors ascribe to this protocol: http://www.Med.Umich.Edu/rad/res/fleischner-nodule.Htm.
Answered 4/22/2014
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Probably not: Unless you have risk factors for lung cancer such as smoking, your pcp is following standard guidlines for such a finding.
Answered 12/17/2014
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