TheresaKB Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Hi all, I guess it is my turn to ask a few questions. My husband has been having problems in his throat area for about a couple of years now. Recently, his ENT said that the symptoms are those of a throat being damaged ny acid reflux. He ordered a chest x-ray anyway because my husband also has wheezing and on and off cough. The result of the x-ray is as follows: FINDINGS: The cardiomediastinal size and silhouette and pulmonary vasculature are normal. There is a slightly unusual, 3 cm in diameter, oblique, mass-like density projecting in the right middle lobe on the lateral view, which may lie posterior to the right hilum on the frontal projection. Bones and soft tissues are normal. IMPRESSION: Unusual, almost mass-like density in the region of the right middle lobe. This could represent an unusual contour of normal anatomy or prominent pericardial fat pad. A limited CT scan through this region is recomended for further evaluation, however. When we saw the doctor last Friday he brushed off the x-ray and said that most likely it is nothing at all. He said that the chance of it turning into something serious is less than 5%. Still this is quite unnerving to me especially having gone through 3 cancer situations in my family and at a time like this, what with two young kids (10, 4), and a new one on the way due in December. My husband is trying to get a CT scan scheduled by next week. My question is what could be the possible diagnosis (or a list of diagnosis) of that 'mass-like density' in his lung be? Thanks for taking the chance to read my post. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Theresa, I would never presume to give a dx, but I think you are doing the right thing, a CAT scan will give the Dr a better idea. Hugs and prayers that it is nothing going out to you both! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Theresa, You are doing the right thing by getting the CT scan. There is only one way to find out exactly what this is and an x-ray is definately not a good enough test to determine exactly what is going on. On the other hand, don't worry too much until you have all the information. See what the ct scan says and go from there. Hoping it is absolutely nothing like his doctor says, but as we all know, doing nothing is not the route to go! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I agree with the others that a CT scan is in order, pronto! I'll be keeping all my fingers and toes crossed that it's nothing to be concerned about. Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Theresa, Don't add to your worries unnecessarily. Wait for the CT to give you an idea of what you're dealing with and then you can attack with full force. Here's praying that you get "best case" news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I hope the doctor is right and its absolutely nothing to worry about....but....I am very glad he is going to get the CT scan. Much better safe than sorry. Keeping you in my thoughts for a great and negative CT. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Is it a fibrosis? Anyway, get a CT scan to go into conclusion. Don't worry too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hello, Thanks so much for your support! I know I can count on you guys to lift my spirits and ease my worries. My husband is going to have CT scan of the chest on Friday. I'll probably have updates by middle of next week. Once again thanks for all the support and prayers and God bless. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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