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Nodules Growing...now what...treatment or surgery?

by RginaD, Jul 21, 2008 05:09PM
nodule in upper pole of left lobe measures 2.4 x 1.3 x 1.4cm. It is isoechoic to adjacent parenchyma and the size has increased since previous exam.   ther is increased vascularity associated with this nodule.   second nodule in inferior pole of 1.7cm.

Superior nodule has increased in size x 5mm and the inferior pole nodule has increased in size x 2mm over past two years.

What should be done?   treatment or surgery?
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by maryrose59, Jul 21, 2008 05:19PM
To: RginaD
Did the doctor say anything about having a FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration) of the nodules. I am going this week for mine! I have bilateral nodules. That should help determine what help determine what the course of treatment should be
Good Luck!
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