The solitary pulmonary nodule: approach for a general surgeon.
The solitary pulmonary nodule is a common finding on radiographic studies performed for other reasons. It is important that the probability of malignancy be assessed when these nodules are found. This chapter outlines a diagnostic approach for these nodules to optimize non-invasive and invasive testing, and describes the value of the various modalities used to evaluate these abnormalities.
Department of surgery, Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 350 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA.
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