title: Imaging incidental pulmonary nodules.
abstract: The incidental nodule is an increasingly common clinical conundrum. This article outlines  the characteristics that allow differentiation of benign and malignant pathologies and  discusses strategies for their follow up and management.
authors.affiliation: Southmead Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB, UK.
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pollentine
authors.forename: Anthony J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Edey
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways / Q000592:standards; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019468:Disease Management; D017050:Episode of Care; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011870:Radiologic Health / Q000592:standards; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D057832:Watchful Waiting / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration