High risk lung nodule: A multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management

Pulmonary nodules are often discovered incidentally during CT scans performed for other reasons. While the vast majority of nodules are benign, a small percentage may represent early-stage lung cancer with the potential for curative treatments. With the growing use of CT for both clinical purposes and lung cancer screening, the number of pulmonary nodules detected is expected to increase substantially. Despite well-established guidelines, many nodules do not receive proper evaluation due to a variety of factors, including inadequate coordination of care and financial and social barriers.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - May 13, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Babith J. Mankidy, GhasemiRad Mohammad, Kelly Trinh, Anoop P. Ayyappan, Quillan Huang, Steven Bujarski, Mohammad S. Jafferji, Ravi Ghanta, Alexander N. Hanania, Donald R. Lazarus Tags: Review article Source Type: research