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What Does Probable Mass In Left Hilar Region Mean?

Hi, aged lady 60 yrs of age, chest X ray report states - "probable mass in left hilar region measuring aprx 4cm diameter - has a poorly defined lobulated lateral margin malignancy. Lungs are otherwise clear, Heart is not enlaged "

what does this mean ?

Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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1.There is poorly defined lobulated mass lesion with irregular margins noted in the left hilar region.
2.The description / characteristics of the lesion seems more towards malignancy.
3.But x-ray is never a confirmatory for a malignancy - definitive diagnosis is contrast enhanced computer tomography, with guided biopsy.
4.Biopsy results will be confirmatory.
5.The x-ray description also seems like lymph nodal mass - so computer tomography will give definitive imaging finding.
6.So wait for further investigations and appropriate treatment. Good luck.

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What Does Probable Mass In Left Hilar Region Mean?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.There is poorly defined lobulated mass lesion with irregular margins noted in the left hilar region. 2.The description / characteristics of the lesion seems more towards malignancy. 3.But x-ray is never a confirmatory for a malignancy - definitive diagnosis is contrast enhanced computer tomography, with guided biopsy. 4.Biopsy results will be confirmatory. 5.The x-ray description also seems like lymph nodal mass - so computer tomography will give definitive imaging finding. 6.So wait for further investigations and appropriate treatment. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.