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telangiectases in lungs?

telangiectases in lungs?

Ijust had a bronchoscopy because of nodules on CT scan and SOB starting about 6 months ago. I have inflammatory arthritis and needed to be cleared for taking Methotrexate. The dr told me after the procedure that I could go on MTX therapy. He told me I had telangiectases he said red spots on my lungs? I am supposed to go for follow up but did not ask him if this means anything?
I was thinking of those common red spots everyone seems to have. Could anyone tell me what it means in the lungs? wished I had asked the dr and have to wait three weeks to find out.
thanks,
Donna B.
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Hereditary telangiectasia causes a connection between arteries and veins where there should not be connections.  This can happen in the skin, mucus membranes, and other organs in addition to the lungs.  A CT scan of the chest is often the first test that identifies this in the lungs.

They can vary greatly in number and size.  The effect this has on you will depend upon the number and their size.  When they are larger, you are more likely to have blood in your sputum.
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