CT Scan lung nodule - Lung & Respiratory Disorders / COPD Message Board

AN · 04-09-2003, 09:09 AM

I recently had a abdominal ct scan & hida scan due to back, chest & stomach pain. Hida scan came back positive and had gallbladder removed. However, the CT scan came back with 4mm nole at right lung base, no calcification and nonspecific. Radiologist report said to follow up in 3 months. I am still having chest pain and severe pain middle of back right side (daily). However, I had several lung tests done in the hospital a little over a year ago due to chest pains, ruled out cardiac (looking for a embolism). I had chest x-rays, VQ scan, ct chest/lung arteriography, helical imaging & mediastinal & lung windows. All of these came back negative. My question is, if all of these tests were negative a little of a year ago, should I play the wait and see game since apparently this is a new nodule. Also, does the indication of no-calcification mean anything?

phillydale · 04-12-2003, 07:30 AM

I too have pulmonary nodules that appeared on a ct scan. I also have emphysema. As it stands now the Drs. are telling me that in 3 months they will do another ct scan to ensure there is no further growth. If there is then they will do surgery to determine if the are begnin or not. They are telling me that because there are multiple nodules they are less of a concern than if it were one especially remarkable nodule, which would suggest a tumor. Good luck and God's speed.

Dale

AN · 04-14-2003, 08:47 AM

Don't you just hate this let's wait three months reply? I went ahead and scheduled an appt with a pulomonogist last Friday and he ordered a new CT Lung/Chest, had that done this morning. I have a follow up appt with him next Monday. He really didn't indicate one way or another what he thought the nodule was. I guess I will see what if anything is shown on my CT scan from today. This is all very new to me since I am only 41 yrs old and have not smoked for over 18 years (was only a social smoker).
Good luck to you also.

phillydale · 06-24-2003, 06:19 AM

Hi...had my second Cat Scan last friday. Now I wait till the 27th to see my pulmo for interpretation. I'll continue to update occasionally. It's good to talk to someone whohas the same issues.

Good luck and God bless

Dale

vdodart · 09-12-2003, 09:37 PM

I just was told I had a nodule on my lung while being x-rayed because of shortness of breathe. I was told I had asthma three years ago and now they don't know what, if anything, I have. My doctor told me to wait six months and we will see if it grows. My dad is very concerned and said to get a second opinion. Has anyone gone through this, and what was found out? I appreciate any advice or help with this decision, because frankly if she wasn't worried I decided not to worry and now my dad has me worrying. Thanks!