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What Does My CT Scan Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015

Question: Most recent CT finding slight interval increase of upper right mediastinum adjacent to pneumonectomy space lymph node measuring 10mm in short axis . Oncologist said return with CT in 4 months. act 4 months ago no evidence of disease. Rt lung removed 1yr ago stage 3a

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest to go for PET scan.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Patient findings suggests slight increase in lymph node size in upper right mediastinum.
It may be due to many causes like infection,inflammation,left out tumour etc.
Since there was no mass 4 months ago,it may be most likely due to infection/inflammation.You are rightly advised for follow up.
I suggest to go for PET scan.It is very helpful in better characterization of lesions.
Treatment depend upon findings.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (2 days later)

Thanks. Lung removal has been a rough go.every new CT is cause for anxiety. Oncologist is top of line but I needed reassurance. Thanks again.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is most likely a benign finding but it need evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

It is most likely a benign finding but it need evaluation.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar