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Spiculated Lung Mass: Monitoring

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Both reports stated spiculated soft tissue density with lobulated borders. The first report stated 3.1 CM and the followup report after 3 months stated 2.5 CM. But because of the slight decrease in size and persistence, a PET scan was recommended. The pulmonologist at his first visit back in Jan believed it to be an infectious process given that he had the flu over Christmas with severe symptoms and had no high risk factors. In Jan when this was first discovered, he was mainly.symptom free other than lingering cough at the time from the flu. At this time, he has no cough, illnesses, fatigue or anything that would make us concerned for anything to be malignant. It was an incidental finding due to him going to the ER in Jan thinking he was having a heart attack, but ended up with gallbladder surgery instead. It's just worrisome knowing this mass is still there, especially since it is spiculated with hardly any decrease in size if this was an infectious process. He follows up with the pulmonologist on this report Thurs. I'm so sorry that you've had to go through this. Thank you for the prayers. Praying for you as well as you continue on this journey. I will keep you updated.

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@ashscott1012 Because he had the flu and gallbladder issues, I wouldn’t worry just yet. An infectious nodule from the flu or COVID or pneumonia or any lung infection, from what I’ve read- and I am not a doctor, it states they can linger for a year or more. The concern is if they continue growing. Also of course, if a biopsy states otherwise. I will continue to pray for him, that it is not cancer. I am now 3 years clear after my surgery to remove mine. Thank you for the prayers! I am ALWAYS receptive to any prayers!🙏❤️