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Biopsy or Pet Scan
I had soft tissue attenuation lesion and many lung nodules largest 9mm in my CT scan .. My lung broncospy test was done in which biopsy sample was taken.. The report came normal.. Do I Still need to get a Pet Scan? Or should I just leave it? Please reply
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Pet scan may be needed.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
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Hyderabad
Pl observe the Nodules.what is the biopsy report. Pl specify.pet scan not needed. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Santosh Jha
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11 yrs exp
Delhi
Depends on many things.. your symptoms, nature of nodules, lymph node status , progression of disease.
Pet scan can be avoided as of now, but definitely repeat ct scan needed after 3 months to see how your nodules are behaving!
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