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What Is A Granuloma, And Could It Indicate Cancer, Given My History Of Treated PTB And Recent Lung Findings?

Impression Ptb in the right upper lobe of undetermined activity Consider small granuloma vs bone island in the right lower lung Minimal pleural effusion and or thickening right I was treated ptb ten years ago treatment complete. What is granuloma? Is it cancer?
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Hello,

Pleural effusion and granuloma must be investigated by a biopsy or fluid analysis to rule out relapse of tuberculosis. It cannot be cancer.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
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What Is A Granuloma, And Could It Indicate Cancer, Given My History Of Treated PTB And Recent Lung Findings?

Hello, Pleural effusion and granuloma must be investigated by a biopsy or fluid analysis to rule out relapse of tuberculosis. It cannot be cancer. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist