What is Noncalcified Nodulat Density in the Right Middle Lobe of my Lung?
Q. I received a abdominal and pelvic CT Scan and the results read this: Small noncalcified nodular density within right middle lobe of lung is nonspecific and consider follow-up chest CT Scan to determine if this is stable or changing to exclude neoplasm. What does this mean? Christine A. Dear Christine, This only means that there is an undiagnosed shadow in your lung, probably a healed fungal infection known as a granuloma. A simple follow-up is appropriate at about six months, depending on the size, which you did not specify. I am assuming it is less than 5mm. Dr. Tom What is Subsegmental Atelectasis? Q. I am a 45 yr old male in car vs motorcycle accident. Radiology reports “bibasilar subsegmental atelectasis”. What could this mean? John A. Dear John, I just means, you did not take a full breath when the x-ray was taken, probably because of pain. It will resolve as you heal. Dr. Tom Worried about Daughter and Exercise Induced Asthma Q. Dr. Tom, My daughter is a healthy 13 year old, p
