Calcified granulomas in lung apex | Mayo Clinic Connect
Aug 16, 2022 · Go to the Lung Cancer Support Group. @makdny68, welcome. "The formation of calcified granulomas in the lungs is often due to infections. These can be from a bacterial infection, such as tuberculosis (TB). Calcified granulomas can also form from fungal infections such as histoplasmosis or aspergillosis. Noninfectious causes of lung granulomas ...
Linear scarring of the lung (anterior apex) - Mayo Clinic Connect
May 3, 2016 · Linear scarring of the lung (anterior apex) Posted by amh9999 @amh9999, May 3, 2016. I am 53 years old woman and had a CT scan done last year when MD Anderson suspected gestational Trophoblastic disease (specifically choriocarcinoma). Yes, pregnant for the first time at 52 years old! I had a hysterectomy and there was a lot of debate on what I ...
Is a Spiculated lung nodule always malignant? - Mayo Clinic Connect
May 16, 2023 · Ct scan showed 5 lung nodules all on the right lung. 2 are calcified -most likely granuloma, 2 perifissual- which are most likely benign. 1 subpleural nodule 5mm. 1 spiculated nodule 5mm. The spiculated lung nodule worries me the most. I did research and all data and studies say that spiculated nodules are malignant with a predictive value of ...
Renal cell cancer: Anyone else with this cancer? - Mayo Clinic …
Apr 22, 2018 · On 30 July 2018, We did a 3 months Checkup, CT Thorax found that there were 0,8cm pulmonary nodule at the right lung apex, near the right brachiocephalic vein, abutting against superior vena cava. It was discovered later that the nodule was there on 3 may, but the radiologist didn't notice that time. And also 0,5cm nodule on the left lower lobe.
Ground Glass Nodules and COVID19 - Mayo Clinic Connect
Aug 8, 2020 · Multiple bilateral groundglass pulmonary nodules are present with examples including a 7 mm groundglass nodule in the right apex (series 3 image 67), 5 mm groundglass nodule in the right middle lobe (3/374), 5 mm groundglass nodule in the basal right lower lobe (3/442). Few scattered solid pulmonary nodules including a 3 mm nodule in the right ...
PET shows hypermetabolic activity: What does it all mean?
Regarding metabolic activity. "A PET scan (positron emission tomography) works to identify areas of hypermetabolic activity anywhere in the body. A radioactive substance is given to the patient and this attaches to glucose, which is attracted to cells that are hypermetabolic. When the scan is done, these areas "light up."
Calcified granuloma near R Apex - Mayo Clinic Connect
Nov 4, 2022 · Calcified granuloma near R Apex. Posted by jpalmer99 @jpalmer99, Nov 4, 2022. 18 months ago we found a large 7x7 lump or “firmness” 11cm from my R nipple at the one o’clock position, below the r scapula. X-ray, US and MRI w & w/o …
What is ground glass on a lung CT scan? | Mayo Clinic Connect
Dec 10, 2018 · Ground glass is an appearance on a CT of a cluster of lung cells that have changed. It can be, and often is, a precusor to lung cancer. Usually adenocarcinoma of the lung. I do not know if this type of cell change shows up anywhere else. Like.
Is "tree in bud " nodularity serious? | Mayo Clinic Connect
Jun 9, 2023 · My understanding is that “tree in bud”describes the small damaged bronchial airways that indicate bronchiectasis. (They may indicate other things but I don’t know since I am not a medical expert.) My pulmonologist pointed this out to me on my CT scans when I was first diagnosed with bronchiectasis.
PET scan results show hypermetabolic activity: What does this mean?
Dec 10, 2022 · Interval development of extensive pulmonary nodules. Right upper lobe pulmonary nodule shows intense hypermetabolic activity maximum SUV value of 7.22. Size 34 x 32 mm. Extensive/diffuse and multifocal areas of conglomerate pulmonary nodules are present throughout all lobes of the lung, new compared to prior.