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What Causes Presence Of Nodes On The Chest X-ray?

I had chest x ray yesterday and they asked me to go again today and have another chest x ray. I m concerned for previously had chest x ray and they saw some nodes. I followed up in a year and they said that they hadn t grown, but that was years ago. Although I haven t got the results yet-- I m worried..
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
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Hello,

You are rightly advised for follow up X-rays.
This is normal protocol if nodes are present.
Repeat x-ray is advised to assess increase in size of nodes.
It is good it is not increased in size,this shows its benign nature.

Take Care
Dr. Indu Bhushan
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What Causes Presence Of Nodes On The Chest X-ray?

Hello, You are rightly advised for follow up X-rays. This is normal protocol if nodes are present. Repeat x-ray is advised to assess increase in size of nodes. It is good it is not increased in size,this shows its benign nature. Take Care Dr. Indu Bhushan