The solitary pulmonary nodule (NPS) is defined as the radiological image of increased density rounded, surrounded by lung tissue and less than 3 cm. in diameter. Can appear in plain chest radiography (RX), as computed tomography (CT) and therefore is a diagnostic imaging.
Not accompanied by lymphadenopathy or atelectasis. not fall within this definition because they tend to be cancer. Up to 90% of cases is an incidental finding, may appear in 0.2% of RX and its incidence is increasing since the introduction of CT screening population studies of lung cancer. The role of radiologists is essential in their management.
Among the most important objectives of the evaluation of the NPS are:
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