Life Ferryman Pulmonary Nodules [Super Talk] Health Science Contest Chongqing Headlines Generally speaking, nodule size is a data that needs attention, but this data needs other data to be jointly verified. One of the most important parameters is the doubling period (i.e. the time it takes for the nodule to double in size).
The doubling cycle can be indicative of the specific nature of the nodule, for example, if the doubling cycle is less than one month, then it is most likely to be caused by bacterial infection or inflammationIf the doubling period is greater than 18 months, it is likely to be benign lesions such as granulomas and hamartomasIf the doubling period is greater than 2 years, it is a benign lesion;The cancer lesion doubling cycle is 4-8 months (here I put the follow-up ideas of nodules at the end of the article for your reference).
The doubling cycle combined with imaging examination can be used to determine the nature of the nodule well, so that targeted treatment can be carried out. It seems that today's friend, who is in the prime of life and has no family history, found a 26mm large-sized solid nodule in the physical examination after infection. This size is really scary, so the first time to come to me for an accurate diagnosis. Combined with the imaging and the change in size, I gave a good judgment.
After the anti-inflammatory, the size has been reduced from 26mm to 138 mm, considered to be inflammatory proliferative foci, de-feared. But what I didn't expect was that a 5mm solid nodule was found again during the re-examination, so I consulted again for an accurate diagnosis.
So the reassuring pill "dispatched" again, the left nodule must be fine, the right nodule continues to shrink, it can not be counted as a nodule, no matter what.
The following ** network consultation for making friends:
I am 41 years old, male, no family medical history, healthy working environment, infected with the new crown at the beginning of 2023, went to the hospital for examination, 2On the 18th, when it was reported that there were 26 solid nodules in the lower lobe of the right lung, 13 mm.
At that time, Director Dai judged that he was inclined to be benign, took anti-inflammatory drugs, and re-examined three months later, 5On the 26th, it was reported that this nodule had become 138×10.8 mm, consider inflammatory proliferative foci. At that time, he also posted a message to report the good news to everyone.
12.On the 16th, the re-examination showed that there was a solid nodule of 5 4mm in the basal segment of the left lower lobe, and the report was in the comment area.
There are two questions, first, is the right lung nodule gone, or is it not written on the report?Second, a solid nodule in the left lung, is it a big problem?I hope to get peace of mind pills. Thank you so much.
These are the details of the reports of the last two reviews.
My reply: The left nodule is definitely fine, the right nodule continues to shrink, it can not be counted as a nodule, no matter what.