title: Pulmonary nodule on x-ray: An algorithmic approach.
abstract: The best way to manage a pulmonary nodule depends on the patient's history, risk factors for cancer, and nodule characteristics. This review can guide you.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, Family Medicine, Chagrin Falls, OH, USA. Email: yunuss@ccf.org.
authors.forename: Samina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yunus
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, Pulmonary Medicine, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mazzone
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography / Q000379:methods; D003074:Solitary Pulmonary Nodule / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods