History

An 86-year-old female with history of oesophageal cancer status post esophagectomy presents with unexplained weight loss (30 pounds over past 2 years). 18-FDG PET/CT performed.

Exam

Pleasant, high functioning elderly female without abnormal physical exam abnormalities.

Findings

1.2 x 1.4 cm left lower lobe ground glass pulmonary nodule without significant metabolic activity. Of note, chest CT one year prior showed correlating 1.0 cm pulmonary nodule.

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