A solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is an isolated lung growth surrounded by normal tissue. Most SPNs are benign (not cancerous ...

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 ...

Nodule size is based on average length and width. Nonsolid (ground glass) or partially solid nodules may require longer follow-up. CT: Computed tomography.