What causes dry cough mass in lungs?
Patient: Hi I am a female 66 years of age had chest xray because of persistent dry cough mass was seen and CT scan was recomended results was mass in rt. lung. pulmonologist did a bronchoscopy could not reach the mass to get sample but also saw a blackish obstruction in one of the airways now I am referred to a surgeon for further evaluation what could this be? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. At your age of 66 years, mass lesion in lung is most likely due to malignancy (cancer). And constant coughing, blackish looking obstructive thing in airways etc favour lung cancer more. Since bronchoscopic Biopsy from the mass is not possible, you need open surgical lung Biopsy from the mass for confirmation of the diagnosis. This is the reason why you have been referred to surgeon. So consult surgeon and get done Biopsy frome this the mass. Possibility of malignant mass in more. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.