Presentation
Asymptomatic, chest x-ray for a new job.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Solitary pulmonary nodule - incidental
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Well-defined rounded opacity is seen at the right midclavicular line measuring about 1.1 x 1 cm.
From the case:
Solitary pulmonary nodule - incidental
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HRCT shows a well-defined rounded opacity in the right lung measuring about 1 x 1 cm incidental a solitary pulmonary nodule.
Case Discussion
If the size of the pulmonary nodule exceeds 3 cm, it is called a pulmonary mass.
Fleischner Society pulmonary nodule recommendation: consider CT at 3 months, PET-CT, or tissue sampling.
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