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What Causes Presence Of Nodes On The Chest X-ray?
I had chest x ray yesterday and they asked me to go again today and have another chest x ray. I m concerned for previously had chest x ray and they saw some nodes. I followed up in a year and they said that they hadn t grown, but that was years ago. Although I haven t got the results yet-- I m worried..
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Hello,
You are rightly advised for follow up X-rays.
This is normal protocol if nodes are present.
Repeat x-ray is advised to assess increase in size of nodes.
It is good it is not increased in size,this shows its benign nature.
Take Care
Dr. Indu Bhushan
You are rightly advised for follow up X-rays.
This is normal protocol if nodes are present.
Repeat x-ray is advised to assess increase in size of nodes.
It is good it is not increased in size,this shows its benign nature.
Take Care
Dr. Indu Bhushan
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