Which one first?

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Which one first?

Asked for Female, 66 Years

Please Reply.. should I wait for the result of Broncoscopy before getting a Pet Scan or should I go for it anyways? What if the Broncoscopy test results are all normal then wouldn't Pet Scan become absolutely unnecessary exposure to radiation? I'm confused.. please reply.. Asking for my mom who is 67 yrs old and has lung mass and lung nodules on CT scan.. Doctor is suspecting ?scar carcinoma.. She had Covid pneumonia in 2020 nd got fibrosis after that.. Symptoms: nothing, just a very mild dry cough sometimes daily

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Dr. K Prashanth Kumar

Pulmonologist 12 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Difficult to explain on message for such a case ..Because we need to talk with the patient ..Better talk with your treating doctor only

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Dr. Amith A

Pulmonologist 7 yrs exp Mysore

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Consult pulmonologist soon

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu

Pulmonologist 17 yrs exp Bangalore

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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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Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun

Pulmonologist 38 yrs exp Jaipur

Pl get Pet scan .

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist 44 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 44 yrs exp Hyderabad

Pl take pet scan. Do not waste valuable time.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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