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CT Scan Of Trachea Done. Findings?

They did a ct scan and found enlarged nodes in the tracheal area. Reads “Findings: No active infiltrates are seen. There are no soft tissue lung nodules present. There is a very large right paratracheal node up to 4.3 x 4.2 x 5.6 cm per this extends into the superior mediastinum along the right side of the trachea. Another right paratracheal mass is seen encircling the anterior posterior aspect of the trachea projecting laterally. This lies on the superior surface the right mid stem bronchus and partially wraps around the posterior wall. This mass is 3.2 x 4.4 cm. There is also a node anterior to the inferior vena cava 1.8 x 0.9 tear there is a questionable 2.5 x 2.1 cm subcarinal node. No aneurysm. Large right paratracheal nodes consistent with malignancy. What do I have?
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I will explain your CT scan findings in simple language.
1. There is a very large 4.3 x 4.2 x 5.6 cm growth next to the surface of trachea on the right side.
2. There is another growth again on the right side of trachea and this appears to be partially wrapping around the surface of trachea and measures 3.2 x 4.4 cm.
3. Two nodes are seen in the space between the lungs and they measure 1.8 x 0.9 cm and 2.5 x 2.1 cm.

Such appearance of growths are most likely to be enlarged lymph nodes. This is a sign of disease which may be cancerous or a severe chronic infection. Always cancer must be ruled out first and treatment started at the earliest.
Please consult doctors at a cancer hospital with your reports.

Hope this helps.
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CT Scan Of Trachea Done. Findings?

Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. I will explain your CT scan findings in simple language. 1. There is a very large 4.3 x 4.2 x 5.6 cm growth next to the surface of trachea on the right side. 2. There is another growth again on the right side of trachea and this appears to be partially wrapping around the surface of trachea and measures 3.2 x 4.4 cm. 3. Two nodes are seen in the space between the lungs and they measure 1.8 x 0.9 cm and 2.5 x 2.1 cm. Such appearance of growths are most likely to be enlarged lymph nodes. This is a sign of disease which may be cancerous or a severe chronic infection. Always cancer must be ruled out first and treatment started at the earliest. Please consult doctors at a cancer hospital with your reports. Hope this helps.