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LUNG NODULE SIZE MEASUREMENT ISSUE

2026-03-08 03:41:02
Dear dr, 5 months ago one lung nodule measuring 3mmx2.5mm changes into 3mmx3.3mm size in 2nd scan. The length increases accroding to chatgpt(3.3-3) .3mm and width increases (3-2.5) .5 mm. Accroding to dr it's stable due to ct measurement variation, one dr said it grows . Which is right? Is the growth concerning? I am non smoker aged 34 years. The nodule is omin middle lobe
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This nodule is small and having said you are a non smoker need just follow up after every 6 Month for next 2 years
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Monitor any new cough, weight loss or fever. Report to your doctor if you find any persistent symptoms more than weeks.

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Nothing to worry Repeat scan after 6 months
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If symptomatic consult with detailed history

Answered2026-03-14 13:50:33

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Hello what I could get from above question is that single lung nodule 3mm in size relatively stable over 5 months you are worried whether it is malignant or benign I will need detailed history risk factors assessment and ct films or video to advice on further plan of management...
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consult with Pulmonologist

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Just get a pet-ct done, it will cost you around 20-25k, by this test u will come to know whether it is benign or malignant and will releive you of your tension.

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Family history ? As of now u need to do ct scan to monitor it every 6 months to 1 year in the absence of symptoms If there are any symptoms then we need to go linear probe or radial ebus.

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Pl consult with reports.

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No it’s not increasing some time some report at different lab may be different so don’t worry it’s not increasing

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You would need a consultation with more details of imaging and history.You could consult for me for the same.

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What was the gap between both ct?

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