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Lung nodule found

2024-05-05 06:26:17
I have 8mm lung nodule who shows in petct benign . Can benign lung nodule turn out to be malignant? Or I need to do further investigation?
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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PET ct initialy is never a choice. Nodule can be infective or inflammatory also. Need not be malignant. Can do a repeat HRCT chest after 3 months. Menawhile can do blood work up for infections
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CT chest after 3 months to check for doubling in size

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Pl have biopsy. Pl have follow up. Benign becoming malignant is not common. Pl also verify swellings any where. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2024-05-06 10:54:52

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not yet but chances are there..only thing is get cect thorax done after 3 months

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Its beningn no need to worry

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Repeat CT after 6 months

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you should get regular followup every 6 months repeat ct scan to check whether it is growing in size for detail information get a consultation

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