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I m 68 years old..
I had a 3 cm soft tissue attenuating mass on my 1st ct scan and after 6 months also it came to be 3.1 cm size.. Almost same size.. but in 2nd scan, some few subcentimetric intrapulmorary soft tissue nodules largest measuring 4mm were also present..
I skipped biopsy as it involved high risk and I'm unfit for needle biopsy..
The size not increased so does that mean it is Not Cancer? Can I rule cancer out? Or do I need to repeat scan again?
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Biopsy is required for confirmatory diagnosis of the nodule.
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Consultation for further evaluation and management is recommended
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Biopsy only confirms the Diagnosis. Pl have scan guided needle Biopsy. Present days,with experience hands,side effects are less.pl do not repeat CT frequently. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
cancer cannot be ruled out until you get the biopsy done...donot worry about the sub centimeter nodules but do get the 3cm one biopsied..coz ct every 3 months is NOT advisable.
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