Juxtapleural lung nodules
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Perifissural lung nodules (PFN's(PFNs) are a type of intrapulmonary nodules. They commonly represent intrapulmonary lymph nodes 1.
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TheyPFNs are typically seen as well-circumscribed, smoothly marginated nodules in contact with or closely related to a pulmonary fissure. Most show a triangular, oval, round, rectangular, or dumbbell shape.
-<p><strong>Perifissural lung nodules (PFN's)</strong> are type of <a title="intrapulmonary nodules" href="/articles/intrapulmonary-nodules">intrapulmonary nodules</a>. They commonly represent <a title="Intrapulmonary lymph nodes" href="/articles/intrapulmonary-lymph-nodes">intrapulmonary lymph nodes</a> <sup>1</sup>. </p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>HRCT chest</h5><p>They are typically seen as well-circumscribed, smoothly marginated nodules in contact with or closely related to a pulmonary fissure. Most show a triangular, oval, round, rectangular, or dumbbell shape<span style="line-height:1.6em">.</span></p>- +<p><strong>Perifissural lung nodules (PFNs)</strong> are a type of <a href="/articles/intrapulmonary-nodules">intrapulmonary nodules</a>. They commonly represent <a href="/articles/intrapulmonary-lymph-nodes">intrapulmonary lymph nodes</a> <sup>1</sup>. </p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>HRCT chest</h5><p>PFNs are typically seen as well-circumscribed, smoothly marginated nodules in contact with or closely related to a pulmonary fissure. Most show a triangular, oval, round, rectangular, or dumbbell shape.</p>