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A lung nodule is a node that can be from infection, scar tissue or tumor. Depending on the size, shape and character of the nodule we determine the likelihood of cancer. If we cannot rule the possibility of lung cancer, a larger nodule (or mass) may be biopsied either using a bronchoscope by a lung doctor, or a needle biopsy under CT guidance by a radiologist for diagnosis in the least invasive way although there is a small chance of collapsing the lung.
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∙ 9y agoA nodule seen in a scan of the lung can be various things. It could simply be a scar caused by previous infections or it could potentially be a serious kind of cancer.
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What is chronic apical pulmonary fibrosis?
Chronic means constant. Apical means relating to. Pulmonary means of the lungs. Fibrosis means the formation of excess fibrous connective tissue. So it means constant formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in the lungs.
What is the function of a apical bud on a plant?
the bud at the terminal end of the stem is an apical bud
What does apical scarring mean?
What does mild apical lung scarring mean from the imaged lung apices?
What side of epithelial faces the lumen?
Apical Border is the side of an epithelial cell that faces the lumen.
What hormone is responsible for apical dominance?
Apical dominance is a concentration of growth at the tip of a plant shoot, where a terminal bud partially inhibits axillary bud growth by using hormones.
What is non calcified pulmonary parenchymal nodule?
sarcoidosis
What is chronic apical pulmonary fibrosis?
Chronic means constant. Apical means relating to. Pulmonary means of the lungs. Fibrosis means the formation of excess fibrous connective tissue. So it means constant formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in the lungs.
Where was no evidence of pleura effusion What does this mean?
no pleural effusion no pulmonary nodule no endobronchial lessions of the lungs
Solitary pulmonary nodule?
DefinitionA solitary pulmonary nodule is a round or oval spot (lesion) in the lungs that is seen with a chest x-ray or CT scan.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsMore than half of all solitary pulmonary are noncancerous (benign). Benign nodules have many causes, including old scars and infections.Infectious granulomas are the cause of most benign lesions.You have a greater risk for developing a solitary pulmonary nodule if you have:Tuberculosis or been exposed to TBInfectious lung diseases caused by fungus, such as: HistoplasmosisCoccidioidomycosisCryptococcosisAspergillosisHowever, the above conditions makes it more likely that the solitary pulmonary nodule is noncancerous.Young age, history of not smoking, calcium in the lesion, and small lesion size are factors associated with a noncancerous diagnosis.Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancerous (malignant) pulmonary nodules.SymptomsThere are usually no symptoms.Signs and testsA solitary pulmonary nodule is usually found on a chest x-ray. If x-rays repeated over time show the nodule size has remain unchanged for 2 years, it is generally considered benign.A chest CT scanis often done to look at a solitary pulmonary nodule in more detail.Other tests used to examine a solitary pulmonary nodule may include:PET scanPercutaneous needle biopsySingle-photon emission CT (SPECT) scanSkin tests to rule out infectious causesLung biopsyTreatmentAsk your doctor about the risks of a biopsy versus monitoring the size of the nodule with regular x-rays.Reasons for a biopsy or removing the nodule may include:SmokingThe nodule size has grown compared to earlier x-raysA CT scan suggests the lesion is malignant (cancerous)Expectations (prognosis)The outlook is generally good if the nodule is benign. If the nodule does not grow larger over a 2-year period, under most circumstances nothing more need be done. On occasion, the appearance of the nodule on CT scan may warrant continued follow-up.Calling your health care providerA solitary pulmonary nodule is usually found by your health care professional when a chest x-ray is performed for some other reason.ReferencesCronin P, Dwamena BA, Kelly AM, Carlos RC. Solitary pulmonary nodules: meta-analytic comparison of cross-sectional imaging modalities for diagnosis of malignancy. Radiology. 2008 Mar;246(3):772-82.Gould MK, Fletcher J, Iannettoni MD, et al. Evaluation of patients with pulmonary nodules: when is it lung cancer?: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (2nd edition). Chest. 2007;132:108S-130S.Wahidi MM, Govert JA, Goudar RK, et al. Evidence for the treatment of patients with pulmonary nodules: when is it lung cancer?: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (2nd edition). Chest. 2007;132:94S-107S.
What has the author John Dutton Steele written?
John Dutton Steele has written: 'The solitary pulmonary nodule' -- subject(s): Lung Neoplasms, Thoracic Radiography 'The Surgical management of pulmonary tuberculosis' -- subject(s): Treatment, Tuberculosis
What is a lower lobe pulmonary nodule?
It can be many tings : fibrosis calcified nodule (to the local old lesion - tuberculosis, dust intake to the workplace ), cancer, active tuberculosis, autoimmune disease, and more.The differentiation can be made on radiography, MRI, microscopic examination from biopsy fragment.
What does it mean if you have a white spot in your lung?
A white spot on an x-ray of the lung is also called a pulmonary nodule. A spot less than 3cm is a nodule, and larger is a mass. There are a couple reasons a pulmonary nodule would show up in the lung field. First, an infection in the lungs has left scarring, or a benign nodule in the lungs which does not need treated. Typically these types of spots will show up on the x-ray with defined borders. The other type of nodule is a malignant, or cancerous, pulmonary nodule. These need to be immediately treated for the best possible outcome. They typically show up on an x-ray with fuzzy or hard to define borders. It is recommended that if you smoke or are at risk for cancer to have annual chest x-rays done for precaution to ensure that any malignant nodule is caught before growing larger, becoming metastatic, and spreading.
What is apical pulse?
apical pulse is actually the heartbeat
Where is the apical wall?
the heart
What plants does have root nodule?
they have got a root nodule
What is an apical cell?
an apical cell is the top layer of the epidermis.
What does an apical cell do and what are its functions?
An apical is ontop of an epitheilial cell
