Understanding Lung Nodules: Causes and Advanced Diagnostic Options
Lung examination Hello Doctor: My father has been suffering from a persistent cough for 1 to 2 months without improvement. A CT scan revealed a 0.4 cm white spot at the left lung base, along with slight collapse symptoms. A bronchoscopy was arranged for further evaluation, but th...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello, there are many possible causes. Common ones include fibrosis (scarring from previous inflammation), ongoing inflammation (such as pneumonia or tuberculosis), and malignant tumors. Further examination is necessary; for a definitive answer, a lung biopsy may be required. Tha...[Read More] Understanding Lung Nodules: Causes and Advanced Diagnostic Options
Understanding Calcified Lung Nodules: What You Need to Know
Calcified pulmonary nodules Hello! Last April, I accidentally discovered a white spot in my right lower lung while having a cold. After evaluations including sputum tests and pulmonary function tests by two pulmonologists, the first doctor did not provide a clear explanation but ...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello, the term "calcified and fibrotic lesions" generally refers to old changes left behind due to factors such as inflammation or trauma. Calcification is usually a benign scar, but if there are changes during follow-up (such as an increase of 1 cm), it does not confo...[Read More] Understanding Calcified Lung Nodules: What You Need to Know
Understanding Lung Nodules: What to Do After Acute Pneumonia Recovery
I'm here to help! Please go ahead and ask your question Hello Doctor: My father was recently hospitalized for acute pneumonia and is currently recovering at home. He has been returning for follow-up visits and has had X-rays for monitoring. During the most recent CT scan, a ...
Dr. Yang Zhiyun Reply:
Hello, Xiao Zhen. You may discuss with your physician whether further examinations are necessary, depending on the condition of the lesion and the patient's overall health status. Without clarity on these two aspects, I cannot provide a personal opinion. The examinations for...[Read More] Understanding Lung Nodules: What to Do After Acute Pneumonia Recovery
Understanding Lung Nodules: What Your Health Check Report Means
The health examination report indicates issues related to pulmonary symptoms? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you: I recently received the results of a health check-up conducted by my company, and yesterday I found that the lung examination section mentioned "nodular chan...
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Dear Mr. Jiang: The term "nodular changes" generally refers to an unclear shadow observed on a chest X-ray, which requires further examination to determine whether it is a benign or malignant lesion. There is typically a possibility of malignancy, and it is advisable ...[Read More] Understanding Lung Nodules: What Your Health Check Report Means
Are Lung Nodules a Sign of Lung Cancer? Understanding Your Concerns
Are lung nodules a precursor to lung cancer? Hello Doctor: In September 2004, during a company health check, a chest X-ray revealed a nodule in my left upper lung. Since I have a smoking habit, I am very worried that I might have lung cancer, and I am hesitant to face reality and...
Dr. Zhang Zhengda Reply:
Mr. Li: Thank you for your letter. Q: In September 2004, during a company check-up, a chest X-ray revealed a nodule in the left upper lung. Since I have a smoking habit, I am very worried that I might have lung cancer, and I am afraid to face reality and get checked. A: You must ...[Read More] Are Lung Nodules a Sign of Lung Cancer? Understanding Your Concerns
Managing a 2cm Smooth Lung Nodule in a 35-Year-Old Woman
There is a two-centimeter diameter smooth-edged mass in the lung? Dr. Jiang, for a 35-year-old female patient who has undergone various examinations (such as ultrasound and X-rays) and found a 2 cm diameter smooth-edged mass in the lung, what would be the best course of action co...
Dr. Jiang Rongren Reply:
Hello, a lung mass can be either benign (caused by inflammation) or malignant (tumor), and further examination (CT scan and biopsy) is necessary. As for treatment, it should be discussed once the cause is determined (some inflammation-related masses can be treated with medication...[Read More] Managing a 2cm Smooth Lung Nodule in a 35-Year-Old Woman
Understanding Lung Nodules and Their Connection to Thyroid Cancer
Lung nodules & thyroid cancer 1. What are the causes of pulmonary nodules? 2. Is it possible for papillary thyroid carcinoma to metastasize to the lungs? Is there a relationship between pulmonary nodules and papillary thyroid carcinoma?
Dr. Zhou Ziguang Reply:
Hello: 1. A pulmonary nodule is a mass seen on a chest X-ray, which may be cancerous or benign, and requires further evaluation. 2. Papillary thyroid carcinoma can metastasize to the lungs; if a patient with thyroid cancer presents with a new pulmonary nodule, it is often due to ...[Read More] Understanding Lung Nodules and Their Connection to Thyroid Cancer
Understanding Benign Pulmonary Granulomas: Symptoms and Next Steps
I would like to ask what granulomas are? In August, my health check-up report indicated that I have a benign "granuloma in the left upper lung." I would like to know what this is. I have frequently experienced some sharp pain in the left chest area. One night, I went to...
Dr. Xu Jialin Reply:
Granuloma is a pathological diagnosis typically caused by prolonged stimulation of local tissue due to infection or inflammation, leading to the proliferation of fibroblasts and the formation of a benign tumor. In your case, an X-ray has revealed a nodule in the left upper lung, ...[Read More] Understanding Benign Pulmonary Granulomas: Symptoms and Next Steps
Understanding Lung Nodules: What You Need to Know and Next Steps
Hello, I have questions regarding pulmonary nodules. Thank you? Hello Doctor: My mother underwent a self-paid health examination at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital two weeks ago. We received the examination report yesterday, which indicated that there is a pulmonary nodule...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
There are many causes of pulmonary nodules, which can be benign or malignant. A computed tomography (CT) scan and other examinations are necessary to differentiate between them. If it is not possible to distinguish between benign and malignant nodules, surgical resection or biops...[Read More] Understanding Lung Nodules: What You Need to Know and Next Steps
Understanding Lung Nodules and Pleural Fat Hypertrophy: Solutions and Insights
Pulmonary issues Hello, doctor: May I ask what is meant by suspected lower lung nodules or pleural fat proliferation, and how can it be improved? Thank you.
Dr. Jiang Rongren Reply:
Hello, is your concern regarding "suspected left lower lung nodule or pleural fat proliferation"? It seems that the issue with your chest X-ray is located in the left lower lung area, which can be difficult to assess due to the presence of the heart and several major bl...[Read More] Understanding Lung Nodules and Pleural Fat Hypertrophy: Solutions and Insights
Disappearing Lung Nodules: Understanding Chest X-Ray Findings and Follow-Up
A suspected nodule in the lung lobe was not visible on the follow-up X-ray? In early June, I underwent a basic health check arranged by my company, which included a chest X-ray. However, due to gastrointestinal discomfort (loss of appetite and bloating), I returned to a private h...
Dr. Zhang Zhengda Reply:
Q: Is it possible for nodules to appear and disappear? A: Poor quality X-ray imaging can often lead to diagnostic issues for physicians. It is also possible that an inflammatory shadow may have resolved after a few days. You can choose to trust the diagnosis of the pulmonologist ...[Read More] Disappearing Lung Nodules: Understanding Chest X-Ray Findings and Follow-Up