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What Causes Enlarged Lymph Nodes?
Question: HI - My CT results say I have two discrete non calcified soft tissue nodules within the anterior mediastinum. These are inferor to the thymus bed and are non specific. It also says that Enlarged epicardial lymph nodes are possible and warrant further evaluation.
Brief Answer:
It may be enlarged lymph nodes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Non calcified soft tissue nodules in anterior mediastinum may be enlarged lymph nodes.
It is important to know your symptoms and reason for investigations.
Lymph node enlargement at this site is generally a non specific finding and may be a benign condition.
You may need follow up scan.
Further investigations like PET can be done after evaluation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
It may be enlarged lymph nodes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Non calcified soft tissue nodules in anterior mediastinum may be enlarged lymph nodes.
It is important to know your symptoms and reason for investigations.
Lymph node enlargement at this site is generally a non specific finding and may be a benign condition.
You may need follow up scan.
Further investigations like PET can be done after evaluation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for response. I have shortness of breath and discomfort in left chest.. I am prone to chest infections and anxiety brought on through work related stress.
Brief Answer:
It may be related to past chest infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It may be related to past chest infection.
It is most likely not related to shortness of breath and discomfort in left chest.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
It may be related to past chest infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It may be related to past chest infection.
It is most likely not related to shortness of breath and discomfort in left chest.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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