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What Does This CT Scan For Lung Nodule Indicate?
Question: I had a lung module removed 2 years ago. I have since had several follow up ct scans. The most recent scan said
There is scarring and postoperative changes in the right
base. No suspicious nodule. No effusion or pneumothorax. There are mild
centrilobular COPD changes. No interstitial abnormality.
My past scans did not use this terminology. I'm worried about the copd. Could this have anything to do with surgery?
There is scarring and postoperative changes in the right
base. No suspicious nodule. No effusion or pneumothorax. There are mild
centrilobular COPD changes. No interstitial abnormality.
My past scans did not use this terminology. I'm worried about the copd. Could this have anything to do with surgery?
Brief Answer:
Mild COPD is not related to post operative changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
It is good that there are no new nodules in lungs.This is our main concern in post operative patients.
Findings shows post operative changes in the form of scarring and it is a expected finding.
Mild COPD is not related to post operative changes.It is not a major finding and you may not need any specific treatment for this finding.
Don't worry about mild COPD. It may be due to many causes like chronic asthma etc.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Mild COPD is not related to post operative changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
It is good that there are no new nodules in lungs.This is our main concern in post operative patients.
Findings shows post operative changes in the form of scarring and it is a expected finding.
Mild COPD is not related to post operative changes.It is not a major finding and you may not need any specific treatment for this finding.
Don't worry about mild COPD. It may be due to many causes like chronic asthma etc.
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. Deepak
I'm worried because the scan I had last year did not show this and now it's there. Everything I read on internet says this is terminal and there's nothing I can do.
Brief Answer:
It must be present in earlier scan also.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Mild COPD is generally not concerning.
It must be present in earlier scan also.
If there is doubt you can take second opinion.
It is also important to know proper history like chronic cough,long exposure to irritants etc.
Don't worry it is not terminal.Very advance cases are generally terminal.
You can contact pulmonologist.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
It must be present in earlier scan also.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Mild COPD is generally not concerning.
It must be present in earlier scan also.
If there is doubt you can take second opinion.
It is also important to know proper history like chronic cough,long exposure to irritants etc.
Don't worry it is not terminal.Very advance cases are generally terminal.
You can contact pulmonologist.
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. Yogesh D
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