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 ...

Lung nodules are clusters of cells found during an x-ray or CT scan that appear as more dense or white spots in the lungs.

Reduced detection on low-dose CT scans using CAD systems more pronounced for nodules measuring less than 5 mm.

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 ...