Calcified pulmonary nodules

Last revised by Rohit Sharma on 24 Oct 2024

Calcified pulmonary nodules are a subset of hyperdense pulmonary nodules and a group of nodules with a relatively narrow differential.

Pathology

Etiology

The most common cause of nodule calcification is granuloma formation, usually in the response to healed infection.  

See also

Cases and figures

  • Case 1: miliary tuberculosis
  • Case 2: healed varicella pneumonia
  • Case 3: alveolar microlithiasis
  • Case 4: osteocarcinoma metastases
  • Case 5: silicosis with progressive massive fibrosis
  • Case 6: metastatic pulmonary calcification
  • Case 7: nodular pulmonary amyloidosis
  • Case 8: miliary metastases from thyroid carcinoma
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