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15 mm indeterminate nodule on chest x ray
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15 mm indeterminate nodule on chest x ray
by pjonesmax, Nov 17, 2003 12:00AM
I am scheduled for surgery 11/20. Last week had the regular chest x-ray. The doctor's office called this afternoon and said the chest x-ray showed an abnormality. She said it shows a 15 mm indeterminate nodule. They have scheduled a CT scan for tomorrow afternoon. What could this be? How large is 15 mm in inches?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Nov 20, 2003 12:00AM
, Nov 20, 2003 12:00AM
A nodule is usually a small, round shadow seen on chest x-ray anywhere in the lungs. Nodules are due to infections, inflammation, or tumors. You will need to have more testing done to know what this could be. A CT scan of your lungs is the most appropriate next step. If you have had previous chest x-rays or CT scans it would be helpful to locate them. Then your doctor could compare them with your most recent chest x-ray and CT scan. The comparison could be most helpful to your doctors, in interpreting these findings and the significance of the nodule.
15 millimeters (mm) equals 2/3 of an inch.
15 millimeters (mm) equals 2/3 of an inch.
