What does this lung CT scan test result indicate?
Patient: I had a critical scan w and w/o contrast..it showed a spot on lung. Radiologist said it looked like a swollen lymph node. Not normal but commonly seen. What does that mean? Dr said it had to do with my stomach and bowel carrying blood to my lungs? Or something like that can you explain please Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.There are many lymphnodes in chest cavity.Lymphnodes carry lymph from organs. Lymph increases when there is infection in the body.So lymphnode enlargement is commonly seen in infection of draining organ.Stomach and intestine lymph drain in chest lymphnodes.So any infection of stomach or intestine will enlarge chest lymphnode which is seen on your CT.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.