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 ...

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 ...

37.7% of women). The prevalence of lung nodules increased with age. Clinically-relevant lung nodules (nodules measuring 6 to 8 mm) were present in 11.1% of participants, with the prevalence again ...

as well as the patient's risk factors for lung cancer. For instance, nodules smaller than 6 mm have a very low probability of malignancy, while larger nodules require careful monitoring or ...