gaylepc Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Findings: Suspicion for a left perihilar lung mass. No focal consolidation, large pleural effusions or pneumothorax. No cardiomegaly. No incidental accute osseus abnormality. Conclusion: Suspicion for left perihilar lung mass; recommend follow-up with contrast enhanced CT exam. I am still scared to death, but trying to stay focused and take care of business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Gayle, At this point this report is more about what you don't have than do. You don't have fluid on the lungs, replacement of air in air sacs by other tissue or fluid and no evidence of a collapsed lung. But they are still suspicious of the mass they have found. Most masses of nodules are not malignant, but they are recommending a CT Scan with contrast to get a clearer picture of what is going on. Please try to remain calm. I realize that the diagnostic process is often long and very anxiety producing (we've all felt the same things as you are experiencing), but it looks like they want to confirm the mass before they move on to other diagnostic tools such as PET Scan or a tissue biopsy. Feel free to ask your doctor a few questions: 1. Ask about the size of the mass and what the scan does indicate about the type of mass it might be. 2. Try and find out what the next steps in the process will be and when a biopsy would be considered. 3. Ask about the process your doctor intends to follow during the diagnostic process. You need to be an advocate for yourself or have a relative or friend do so on your behalf. The DX process can be lengthy and sometimes bewildering to someone new to it. All that can foster fear. But knowledge will take some of that away. Please don't hesitate to speak with your doctor. Lou gaylepc, Livin Life and Tom Galli 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edivebuddy Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Suspicion for a left perihilar lung mass Means it looks like there may be a mass in the center of your lungs. Your doctor will look at it and determine the next steps with you. The rest of it is normal. The radiologist or person writing the report recommends a regular CT with contrast to get a more clear image of the lung. 90% of all x-rays like this will not be cancer but follow up is still needed for that 10%. During my ER visit my x Ray included measurements and has multiple enlarged lymph nodes identified. I had a CT immediately after the x-ray showed up. The rest. No focal consolidation is the parts of your lungs that should be air filled are and there is no fluid of growth there. No large plural effusion means there is no excessive buildup of fluid in the space of the tissue lining your lungs and your chest. No pneumothorax would be a collapsed or even partially collapsed lung is not seen. No cardiomegaly means your heart appears normal or not enlarged. No incidental acute osseus abnormality means of the bones seen they look normal. LouT, Tom Galli and gaylepc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylepc Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 Thank you so much Lou. LouT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylepc Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 Thank you edive buddy. I am scheduled for CT on Friday. LouT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edivebuddy Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 This may help until then https://cancerblog.mayoclinic.org/2023/08/01/understanding-lung-nodules-determining-risks-and-diagnosing/ Livin Life and gaylepc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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