Are Three Monthly CT Scans Safe for Lung Nodules? Understanding Risks and Concerns
Is there any harm to the body from having a chest CT scan every three months? I would like to consult a doctor about ground-glass nodules in the lungs, which are said to be post-inflammatory granulomas. What is this condition? The doctor told me there is an 80% chance that it wil...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Yao Yao: I apologize for the late response regarding the ground-glass nodules and granulomas. Generally, they do not disappear, and it is important that they do not continue to enlarge. Ground-glass nodules can indeed have the potential to be associated with lung adenocarcin...[Read More] Are Three Monthly CT Scans Safe for Lung Nodules? Understanding Risks and Concerns
Understanding 5mm Ground Glass Nodules: What You Need to Know
5mm ground-glass nodule Hello Doctor, I went to a major hospital at the end of June for a lung CT scan, and the report indicated: "There is a 5mm ground-glass nodule (5mm, Se3/Im58-59) in the superior basal segment of the left lower lobe. Post-inflammatory granuloma is highl...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Miss Dou: It is correct to recommend a follow-up in 3 to 6 months for the 5 mm lesion. This recommendation is based on the tumor replication time, indicating that if there are no changes within this interval, it is relatively reassuring. There are many patterns of ground-g...[Read More] Understanding 5mm Ground Glass Nodules: What You Need to Know
Understanding Ground-Glass Nodules: Are They a Sign of Lung Cancer?
Self-paid lung CT scan Hello doctor, I previously tested positive and went to a large hospital for a self-paid chest CT. The results showed a ground-glass opacity nodule in the left lower lobe, which is likely a post-inflammatory granuloma (0.5 mm). Could you please tell me if th...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Since I cannot view the original chest CT scan images, I am unable to provide appropriate recommendations. I suggest that you return to the hospital where the examination was conducted and discuss future treatment options with your attending physician. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Ground-Glass Nodules: Are They a Sign of Lung Cancer?
Understanding Ground-Glass Nodules: Risks and Next Steps After LDCT
Low-dose computed tomography reveals ground-glass lung nodules? Hello, doctor. I have been smoke-free for over six months now, after smoking for 10 years at a rate of one pack a day. In January of this year, I had a cough and underwent a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan. ...
Dr. Wang Lanfeng Reply:
Hello: Since I cannot view the original chest CT scan images, I am unable to provide appropriate recommendations. I suggest that you return to the hospital where the examination was conducted and discuss future treatment options with your attending physician. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Ground-Glass Nodules: Risks and Next Steps After LDCT
Understanding Ground-Glass Opacities in Lung Imaging: Diagnosis and Follow-Up
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) in the lungs? 1. A small ground-glass nodule in the left upper lung field (size not specified), suspected to be a granuloma or chronic inflammation, but a potential lung tumor should be included in the differential diagnosis. 2. No significant mediast...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The size is not specified, but it is usually very small (possibly less than 5mm). The key point is that there is no significant change compared to July 16, 2020, so it may be sufficient to continue monitoring. It is recommended to have an X-ray in six months and a CT scan ...[Read More] Understanding Ground-Glass Opacities in Lung Imaging: Diagnosis and Follow-Up
Understanding Post-Cold Cough: Is It Related to Lung Nodules?
Coughing after a cold? Hello, Doctor! My wife caught a cold during the Lunar New Year this year, and the doctor diagnosed it as a cold leading to sinusitis, prescribing antibiotics. During the course of treatment, her cold symptoms improved, but she then developed a mild cough. S...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Anxious Husband: If there was a 0.8 cm early-stage lung adenocarcinoma a year ago, the 0.7 cm ground-glass nodule should not be taken lightly. It is best to return to the original surgeon for a detailed examination of the small lung nodule, as it may not cause a chronic coug...[Read More] Understanding Post-Cold Cough: Is It Related to Lung Nodules?
Understanding Lung Nodules: Monitoring Guidelines and Cancer Risks
The CT scan of the lungs shows an abnormality identified as a granuloma, which is mostly benign. However, early-stage lung cancer cannot be ruled out. It may also be due to a bacterial infection or a history of pulmonary tuberculosis. If previous X-rays or CT scans of the same lo...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to follow up with X-rays every three months! A CT scan should be done after one year! Additionally, there is no general screening data on nodule prevalence! Since you have detected a nodule, regular monitoring is necessary![Read More] Understanding Lung Nodules: Monitoring Guidelines and Cancer Risks
Understanding Curvilinear Fibrotic Opacities in Lung X-rays: What You Need to Know
X-ray report inquiry? Hello Dr. Yang: Recently, the X-ray report from my company's health check mentioned "suspected linear calcification in the right lung measuring 7x0.2 cm." Two years ago, I underwent a minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery to remove a ground...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: The report indicates that it appears to be arc-shaped fibers, and there should be no other acute issues![Read More] Understanding Curvilinear Fibrotic Opacities in Lung X-rays: What You Need to Know
Understanding CT Scan Reports for Lung Cysts and Cancer Staging
Computed Tomography Report Hello Doctor, my mother has been monitoring a lung cyst. On July 10, 2017, she underwent a CT scan, which reported the cyst size as 2.6 cm, and she was referred to Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where it was determined that there were no issues...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: 1. This is a preliminary imaging report. The diagnosis of stage III can only be established if the left upper lung shadow is confirmed to be lung cancer; further examinations are necessary for confirmation before determining if it is indeed lung cancer, which will allow fo...[Read More] Understanding CT Scan Reports for Lung Cysts and Cancer Staging
Understanding Changes in Ground-Glass Nodules: What You Need to Know
Nodule enlargement? Dr. Yang, I would like to ask about the CT scans. Today, I compared a CT scan from two years ago with one from a month ago. The doctor mentioned that I have two larger ground-glass nodules from last month; one of them has not changed much since two years ago, ...
Dr. Yang Wenda Reply:
Hello: Basically, not having an increase in size for two years is good news. As long as you do not smoke, it is recommended to have a chest X-ray every six months for monitoring. Whether it is scar tissue is subjective, and without a biopsy report, it cannot be confirmed. Follow-...[Read More] Understanding Changes in Ground-Glass Nodules: What You Need to Know
Managing a 4.5mm Ground-Glass Nodule in the Right Upper Lung
There is a 4.5 mm ground-glass nodule in the right upper lobe of the lung? Hello, doctor. I used to smoke for ten years and have been smoke-free for four years now. Occasionally, I experience chest tightness. I found some information online and went to Chung Cheng Hospital for a ...
Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Mr. Lee, Currently, due to the prevalence of lung cancer in Taiwan, we encourage individuals over the age of 50 who smoke to undergo low-dose high-resolution computed tomography (CT) scans. Ground-glass opacities (GGO) are a common issue. Generally, if the GGO is less than ...[Read More] Managing a 4.5mm Ground-Glass Nodule in the Right Upper Lung