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Lung nodule found
I have 8mm lung nodule who shows in petct benign . Can benign lung nodule turn out to be malignant?
Or I need to do further investigation?
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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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Its beningn no need to worry
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Repeat CT after 6 months
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PET ct initialy is never a choice. Nodule can be infective or inflammatory also. Need not be malignant. Can do a repeat HRCT chest after 3 months. Menawhile can do blood work up for infections
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CT chest after 3 months to check for doubling in size
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl have biopsy. Pl have follow up. Benign becoming malignant is not common. Pl also verify swellings any where. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
not yet but chances are there..only thing is get cect thorax done after 3 months
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Dr. M Manisha Reddy
Pulmonologist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
you should get regular followup
every 6 months repeat ct scan to check whether it is growing in size
for detail information get a consultation
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