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What Does This CAT Scan For Small Lung Nodules Indicate?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2014
Question: I have just had a follow-up Cat Scan for 3 small lung nodules that were found last year. Good news is that in this latest test the results say that they are all stable and have the appearance of scar. Does that imply that these nodule are old scar tissue in the lungs which I understand is quiet a common cause of nodules? Non smoker
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,it is sequel of past infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM

I have gone through your query in detail.
You are absolutely right.Findings are due to benign reason and you are absolutely safe.
It was necessary to go for follow up scan and it is good that these are stable in size.
Nodules in your case are the sequel of past infection.Infection heals by fibrosis,scar in natural course.It is completely healed stage and it doesn't require any treatment.

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

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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What Does This CAT Scan For Small Lung Nodules Indicate?

Brief Answer: Yes,it is sequel of past infection. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to HCM I have gone through your query in detail. You are absolutely right.Findings are due to benign reason and you are absolutely safe. It was necessary to go for follow up scan and it is good that these are stable in size. Nodules in your case are the sequel of past infection.Infection heals by fibrosis,scar in natural course.It is completely healed stage and it doesn't require any treatment. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX