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 results of the study were published in Radiology. Incidental lung nodules are common findings on chest CT and in high-risk groups are more likely to be a sign of early-stage lung cancer.

Robotic bronchoscopy can help diagnose spots in the lungs when they are still small, catching cancer sooner and saving many ...

MacMahon H, Naidich DP, Goo JM, et al.: Guidelines for management of incidental pulmonary nodules detected on CT images: from the Fleischner Society 2017. Radiology 2017; 284: 228–43 CrossRef ...

A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope. CT of the chest showed bilateral mediastinal and ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) can greatly help in this direction, as evidenced by a partnership between the pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca and Qure.ai. Through its AI-powered tool, qXR, this ...

“It's a simple CT scan test that only takes minutes ... or spots in the lungs are immediately referred to a specialized lung nodule clinic or other specialized clinics for further management.

BOSTON - Patients with lung nodules often have to undergo several procedures including biopsy and multiple surgeries, but a ...

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 ...