What are lung nodules? "A lung nodule is a small, solid, rounded mass of tissue in the lungs that can be seen on a chest computed tomography (CT) scan or X-ray as a white spot," explains Samir Shah, ...

Lung cancer is the primary etiology of malignant ... Nonsolid (ground glass) or partially solid nodules may require longer follow-up. CT: Computed tomography.

Lung nodules might surprise you because lung nodules generally do not cause symptoms, and most are not cancerous ...

These include lung nodules (“spots” on the lung) found in routine imaging — like chest X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans — or in lung cancer screening CTs. Up to 25 percent of patients may have ...

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

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 ...