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What Does A Mass In The Lung On An X-ray Report Suggest?
After being bruised in left rib , the X-ray discovered a 4 cm mass in my left mid lung. I am 70 and after extensive reading and medical friends- I realize because of my age ant the possible seriousness of possible lung cancer- I do not need extensive radiation from a Ct scan. I m choosing to do an MRI.
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
Hello,
No, MRI is not good for lung tissue. Lungs are not visible at all in MRI because they are air filled interspace and getting a CT done does not have so much risk for cancer as you say.
So, kindly get CT only done and get treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
No, MRI is not good for lung tissue. Lungs are not visible at all in MRI because they are air filled interspace and getting a CT done does not have so much risk for cancer as you say.
So, kindly get CT only done and get treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
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