The widespread utilization of chest CT scans has increased the importance of the proper evaluation of incidentally found lung nodules. The primary goal in the evaluation of these nodules is to ...

The nodules can also be caused by air pollution, fungal infections and autoimmune ... For example, your doctor might notice a ...

CT images in lung windows show multiple pulmonary nodules (Panels C and D ... patient is not overtly immunosuppressed, an invasive fungal infection is unlikely. Another infectious cause that ...

Noncontrast chest CT with 1–3 mm collimations through the nodule is necessary in the evaluation of the majority of lung nodules. Three to five slices should be obtained through the nodule to ...