These are also known as lung nodules ... for larger nodules or those with questionable characteristics. If a nodule exhibits strong metabolic activity on a PET scan, has uneven or spiculated ...

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 ...

A new study of more than 10,000 non-smoking adults found that solid lung nodules were present in a considerable portion of ...