pulmonary disorders
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
Treatment of Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
Sometimes surgery Sometimes observation 1 cm), or the patient refuses or is not a candidate for surgical intervention, observation using serial CT scanning is reasonable. The timing and duration of follow-up CT scans are based mostly on the size and morphology of the nodule ( Treatment reference ). Other factors that influence monitoring frequency include the location of the nodule, presence of emphysema or fibrosis on CT scan, age, sex, race, family history, and history of tobacco use ( When cancer is the most likely cause or when nonmalignant causes are unlikely, patients should undergo resection unless surgery is contraindicated due to poor pulmonary function, comorbidities, or withholding of consent. 1.MacMahon H, Naidich DP, Goo JM, et al: Guidelines for Management of Incidental Pulmonary Nodules Detected on CT Images: From the Fleischner Society 2017.Radiology284(1): Supplement, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2017161659 