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Chest X Ray

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    • November 5, 2015 at 6:11 pm
    pasadenagirl
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      Because of my melanoma dx I had to have a chest x ray for some preop.  I'm hoping that someone can help me understand the results.  It's really unrealated to my melonama but so many of your are knowledgebgle in so many area's I'm hoping someone can help.

       

      Findings:  Heart / Thoracic Aorta Medistinum and Hila all normal

      Lungs and Pleura:  Hyperinflation.  Lung hyperlucency.  Question of subtle nodularity or artifact in the projection right anterior second rib 5mm at most in size.  Lungs otherwise clear, no pneumothorax.  No significant layering pleural effusions.

      Osseous and chest wall structures:  Mild endplate osteophytes.  Mild dextrosocoliosis

      Impression:  Underlying COPD

       

      Question of subtle nodule versus artifact, superimposed structures right apex.  Lordotic View Advised.  Alternatively if high clincial concer, correlate with CT of the Chest.

       

      Any insight would be appreciated.  I understand the COPD, although I do not have any symptons of COPD.  

      🙂 Thanks

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        • November 5, 2015 at 10:06 pm
        Patina
        Participant
          I can’t comment on the results except to say when in doubt get a biopsy.

          My Mom had a CT of her pelvic and lungs 3 years before a Stage IV diagnosis, which was actually worse because for almost 4 weeks she was misdiagnosed. – They missed the 3 tumors in her brain!

          Anyway, I found out later that the tumor or cyst they found on her left adrenaline gland should have been biopsied. It was melanoma. We could have avoided a lot of this or Stage IV entirely if she had had a competent doctor.

          I am guessing that you have a melanoma specialist. If not find one and talk to them. They know melanoma is tricky and would likely recommend further tests.

          Good Luck!

          • November 5, 2015 at 10:06 pm
          Patina
          Participant
            I can’t comment on the results except to say when in doubt get a biopsy.

            My Mom had a CT of her pelvic and lungs 3 years before a Stage IV diagnosis, which was actually worse because for almost 4 weeks she was misdiagnosed. – They missed the 3 tumors in her brain!

            Anyway, I found out later that the tumor or cyst they found on her left adrenaline gland should have been biopsied. It was melanoma. We could have avoided a lot of this or Stage IV entirely if she had had a competent doctor.

            I am guessing that you have a melanoma specialist. If not find one and talk to them. They know melanoma is tricky and would likely recommend further tests.

            Good Luck!

            • November 5, 2015 at 10:06 pm
            Patina
            Participant
              I can’t comment on the results except to say when in doubt get a biopsy.

              My Mom had a CT of her pelvic and lungs 3 years before a Stage IV diagnosis, which was actually worse because for almost 4 weeks she was misdiagnosed. – They missed the 3 tumors in her brain!

              Anyway, I found out later that the tumor or cyst they found on her left adrenaline gland should have been biopsied. It was melanoma. We could have avoided a lot of this or Stage IV entirely if she had had a competent doctor.

              I am guessing that you have a melanoma specialist. If not find one and talk to them. They know melanoma is tricky and would likely recommend further tests.

              Good Luck!

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