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LUNG NODULE SIZE MEASUREMENT ISSUE
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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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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What was the gap between both ct?
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Nothing to worry
Repeat scan after 6 months
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If symptomatic consult with detailed history
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Dr. Harish Bhatia
Pulmonologist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
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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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult with reports.
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Dr. Jyoti Sharma
Allergist/Immunologist
12 yrs exp
Rajkot
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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Dr. Akshay Kawedia
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Pune
You would need a consultation with more details of imaging and history.You could consult for me for the same.
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