As indicated, Mom and I stopped at the 700 bldg. and picked up the CD imaging for her pulmonary nodule. We then went directly to Dr. Cantwell for a report on the CT and to address the problem with Mom's face - it is swollen making her look like Droopy. We think it is an allergy. He has prescribed a steroid pack if it becomes worse and an epi-pen in case something terrible should occur. He said that the bendryl tablets were the right thing and that she needn't take the steroid unless it gets worse rather than better.
On the CT scan. The report today indicates that "they" (specifically the radiologist), knew there were 2 pulmonary nodule on 8/28/2008 however, in the report of 8/28/2008, there is no indication of a nodule(s) using that particular language. It is a very comprehensive report covering her brain, intestinal system, heart and chest. Hence, I see no reason for Cantwell to have known there was a nodule present at that time. (I have the cd of these images.)
In today's report (12/7/2009) it says, " There are 3 pulmonary nodules identified, one of which is calcified. The noncalcified nodule is in the left lower lobe image 227, 3mm, and right upper lobe image 100. (I have the cd with these images). Both of these nodules were present on the previous examination of 2008 representing stability over a 1 - year period indicating a benign lesion. The previously seen inflitrates and effusions in the lung basis have resolved."
Karen and Karley wonder if we might need a second opinion. Diane - do you have an opinion. I am comfortable with the opinion we have. If we get a second opinion, it would be easy. All I have to do is give the cd to a radiologist and him/her read it.
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