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Suggest Treatment For Fluid In The Right Lung And Enlarged Lymph Nodes
I have fluid in my right lung has a CT scan done 2 months ago at the time had some fluid in lung with lymph nodes somewhat enlarged, went back 3 days ago and another CT scan showed more fluid in lung around lung and more enlargement of lymph nodes. I am an 18 year survivor or breast cancer stage4. what should my next course of action be and what is the possible outcome. I am 65 years old in good health and a non smoker.
As per your history is concerned there are many points for this reason ,so first do a full blood count with differential and do a tuberculin test to ruled out most common infections as well as tuberculosis .(Thanks) Investigations- Full blood count with differential Liver and kidney function test ECG & ECHO Do a thoracoscopy and send for culture of fluid and cytologic exam
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Suggest Treatment For Fluid In The Right Lung And Enlarged Lymph Nodes
As per your history is concerned there are many points for this reason ,so first do a full blood count with differential and do a tuberculin test to ruled out most common infections as well as tuberculosis .(Thanks) Investigations- Full blood count with differential Liver and kidney function test ECG & ECHO Do a thoracoscopy and send for culture of fluid and cytologic exam