Facebook Pixel
EmpowHER Guest
Q: 

What does a nodule on lung mean?

By Anonymous May 18, 2018 - 9:48pm
 
Rate This

Dr said check kt in a year??????

Add a Comment1 Comments

Guide

Hello. Thank you for posting.

Commonly called a “spot on the lung” or a “shadow,” a nodule is a
round area that is more solid than normal lung tissue. It shows up as
a white spot on a CT scan. Lung nodules are usually caused by scar
tissue, a healed infection that may never have made you sick, or some
irritant in the air. Sometimes, a nodule can be an early lung cancer.

However, most nodules are not cancer. The best ways to
tell if a nodule is cancer are by:
1. Seeing how it looks on the CT scan.
2. Seeing whether it grows over time.
3. Taking a sample of the nodule with a needle or surgery. Most
people with a nodule will not need to have this test.

It's common for doctors to monitor a lung nodule (over time) for any changes. Once your doctor deems there are no changes, no further monitoring will be needed.

Helena

May 19, 2018 - 6:38am
Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.
By submitting this form, you agree to EmpowHER's terms of service and privacy policy
Add a Comment

All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.

Lung Conditions

Get Email Updates

Lung Conditions Guide

Have a question? We're here to help. Ask the Community.

ASK

Health Newsletter

Receive the latest and greatest in women's health and wellness from EmpowHER - for free!