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1 Month Ago I Went To Have A Check Up...

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2020

Question: 1 month ago I went to have a check up... Blood work urine test and CT scan.. Said everything looked good.. But was a 8mm spot on left bottom of left lung.. She said she didn't think it was anything to worry about because of shape and location of it. But said to have another CT scan in about 6 months.. Would you recommend this in 6 months? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, repeat CT scan should be done after 6 months.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, repeat CT scan after 6-8 months is required to see the size of lesion.
If it is static, no need to worry.
But if it is increasing or appearance of new lesions in CT scan (after 6 months) then we have to go for the biopsy to find out cause.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (41 minutes later)

Thank you sir.. She said it being low like it was and shape that she doesn't seem to be to worried.. But told me 100% do my check up. She said when low on the lung most time could b a scare or tissue

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, possibility of Scar is more likely.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of Scar is more likely.
But better to get done repeat CT thorax after 6 months to look for activity of the lesion.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana