Is a Spiculated lung nodule always malignant?

Posted by darwin66 @darwin66, May 16, 2023

Hello,
58M, Nonsmoker, No history of cancer
I went to a pulmonologist due to coughing, shortness of breath for over 2 years and got diagnosed with allergic asthma.
Ct scan showed 5 lung nodules all on the right lung.
2 are calcified -most likely granuloma,
2 perifissual- which are most likely benign
1 subpleural nodule 5mm
1 spiculated nodule 5mm
The spiculated lung nodule worries me the most
I did research and all data and studies say that spiculated nodules are malignant with a predictive value of up to 90% ..
Doctor wants to just monitor it with follow up Ct scans.
I read that in rare cases infections, Inflammation or sarcoidosis can have Spiculation but Generally such nodules are a sure sign of Malignancy.
Anoyone on here who has experience ?

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@sharynlynn hello, thank you so much for taking the time to reply and share your experience! It was just what I needed to hear today. I am so happy that yours resolved after two annual ct scans! I have been praying so hard for my case to be the same.. I am praying they will not only be benign but just be completely gone as well! I am thankful for early detection and screening but I stay on the struggle bus with the anxiety of the wait and watch process. Thank you for the encouragement! Wishing you the best health!

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@hercules Will add you to my daily prayer list. God bless

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@hercules Will add you to my daily prayer list. God bless

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@sharynlynn thank you so much that means a lot to me and is very kind of you, bless you! My name is Sabrina and I blessed for you to pray for me.

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