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In CT scan soft tissue attenuation and lung nodules were found..
When the doctor already did a Broncoscopy in which biopsy sample was taken.. Then why did he ask us to do a Pet Scan also? My 67 yrs old mother is afraid of it.. Are pet scans safe as they have a lot of radiation? My mom already has had 3 CT scan in the last two years.. Is this much radiation safe? Isn't biopsy report enough?
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Pet scan might be required for further confirmation of results… kindly consult pulmonologist with all reports
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Sir come online na once
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Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun
Pulmonologist
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
Send biopsy report and discuss online.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl send the Biopsy Report.if pet scan is necessary, it may be done.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history, reports, and treatment taken, for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Sumedha Narula
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
The biopsy may be suspicious of something grave and a pet ct will help further confirmation as well as see if there is damage/spread to any other organs as well.Radiation has a dosage and if its deemed necessary by your doctor please get that done as it will also help in the plan of the treatment.
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