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Diagnosed With COPD. Noticed Small Nodule In Lower Lobe Of Lung. Developed Swelling In Left Breast. Related To Nodule?

Hello I am a 63 yr old female. I was diagnosed with COPD Last Year. I had many tests done during that year and they found a small nodule it was in my right lung in the lower lobe region . The doctors wanted to watch it for growth. This Aug. I had another ct scan done and it has grown 3cm it was 12 now it is 15. My question is after all of the tests and retest with a pet/ct scan now my left breast is swollen to twice its size . Could this be related to the Lung Nodule?
Thu, 29 Aug 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

With CT findings of a mass in lung growing by 3 cms (from 12 to 15 cms) in one year, making a pathological diagnosis is essential. A mass of such dimension is large and not small nodule as written by you. Please re confirm your measurements.

I have come across literature mentioning that in your situation, a CT guided FNAC of biopsy can be safely done. Depending on the pathological diagnosis, treatment can be initiated if felt necessary.

The swelling in your left breast needs evaluation by mammography x ray or ultrasound and further treatment. Most likely it is not related to your lung problem if you are having this for the first time.

Hope this helps
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Diagnosed With COPD. Noticed Small Nodule In Lower Lobe Of Lung. Developed Swelling In Left Breast. Related To Nodule?

Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. With CT findings of a mass in lung growing by 3 cms (from 12 to 15 cms) in one year, making a pathological diagnosis is essential. A mass of such dimension is large and not small nodule as written by you. Please re confirm your measurements. I have come across literature mentioning that in your situation, a CT guided FNAC of biopsy can be safely done. Depending on the pathological diagnosis, treatment can be initiated if felt necessary. The swelling in your left breast needs evaluation by mammography x ray or ultrasound and further treatment. Most likely it is not related to your lung problem if you are having this for the first time. Hope this helps