Pulmonary nodule
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2] Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: SPN; Coin lesion; Pulmonary nodules; Solitary pulmonary nodules; Pulmonary nodule
Overview
Historical pespective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pulmonary Nodule from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Evaluation of solitary pulmonary nodule | Diagnostic study of choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings| | Electrocardiogram | X-Ray Findings | Echocardiography and Ultrasound | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Interventions | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
External Links
- Cleveland Clinic: Epidemiology and Management of the Solitary Pulmonary Nodule (Interactive Video)
- NEJM: Risk of Cancer in a CT-Discovered Nodule
- Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Malignancy Risk Calculator (Mayo Clinic model)
- Summary: Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
- Evaluation of the Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
- Solitary Pulmonary Nodule: benign versus malignant