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What Does This CT Scan Result For Lung Nodules Indicate?

I have routine ct scans with contrast for lung nodules, last measurement 7.3 mm from 5.5 mm a year ago, just had scan yesterday and today doc office called but their phone kept hanging up and office is closed, now im worried for weekend that something is wrong. is it customary to receive a phone call if something is wrong, never had this happen before, i have an appointment on wed, i have coughing for a year and the doc is well aware of it.
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Lung nodules can occur due to many causes.
Lung nodule can occur due to calcified lymph node, calcified aspergilloma, calcified tuberculoma, benign or malignant lesion.
The nodule needs to be investigated further like guided aspiration cytology.
In guided aspiration cytology, a needle is passed into the nodule under ultrasound or CT guidance.
The cells are aspirated from the nodule and studied microscopically to know the nature and character of the lesion.
Clinical features need to be correlated for the diagnosis.
I suggest you to consult your referring doctor for further management.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Does This CT Scan Result For Lung Nodules Indicate?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Lung nodules can occur due to many causes. Lung nodule can occur due to calcified lymph node, calcified aspergilloma, calcified tuberculoma, benign or malignant lesion. The nodule needs to be investigated further like guided aspiration cytology. In guided aspiration cytology, a needle is passed into the nodule under ultrasound or CT guidance. The cells are aspirated from the nodule and studied microscopically to know the nature and character of the lesion. Clinical features need to be correlated for the diagnosis. I suggest you to consult your referring doctor for further management. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri