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.
Thiessen
Nicholas R
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Department of surgery, Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 350 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA.
Bremner
Ross
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D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D003074:Solitary Pulmonary Nodule / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013906:Thoracoscopy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed