Nodule

markandrew
markandrew Member Posts: 2 *
in Lung Cancer #1

just was told 1.3 cm. Right upper lobe nodule was “ nothing, probably just infection “

I had no sign of lung infection ( fever, elevated WBC, etc)

I think Dr is being too cavalier about it- what do other people think?

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  • eDivebuddy
    eDivebuddy CSN Member Posts: 128
    #2

    90% of all lung nodules are benign with no symptoms whatsoever. But for a physician to say it's probably an infection should mean it has features more common with an infection.

    What does the radiology report say

  • markandrew
    markandrew Member Posts: 2 *
    #3
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    thanks for your help!

  • eDivebuddy
    eDivebuddy CSN Member Posts: 128
    #4

    Not a doctor but hopefully this gives you a better understanding and a starting point for a discussion with your doctor.

    The tree-in-bud pattern and bronchiectasis strongly suggest an infection.

    A sputum culture would normally be done to identify potential infectious causes. You've already had a CBC, I believe. You can talk with your doctor about adding a CRP, ESR, or Procalcitonin test to check deeper for inflammation.

    However, a sputum culture, CBC, possible inflammatory markers test, and follow-up imaging in 4 to 6 weeks would be standard unless there is a strong reason to suspect something else.

    Good luck to you. While an infection isn't nothing, it's way better than needing to be here

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