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Pulmonary Nodules
Imaging
Question | Answer |
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Tiny discrete pulmonary densities usually of uniform size and widespread distribution up to 2mm or less in size ? | * Miliary |
More than one lung density that measures up to 3cm ? | * Multiple Nodules |
Classes that cause nodules ? | * Inflammatory/Infective, Neoplastic, Autoimmune, Vascular, Other |
Some things that can look like lung nodules ? | * broken bones, nipples, cutaneous lesions |
Most common fungal infection that causes lung nodules ? | * Candida |
Ohio, Mississippi, St. Lawrence River valleys common fungal infection ? | * histoplasmosis |
Top lesion to think about if the image shows a cavitating lesion ? | *SCC |
Malignant characteristics ? | * over 3cm, irreg shape, growth in under 2 yrs,and not calcified |
Benign Characteristics ? | * under 3cm, defined regular edges/shape, calcified, and not cavitated |
Common infection in Asthmatics ? | * Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis |
If the patient is a drug user ? | * see septic emboli |
If the patient is a drug user ? | * see septic emboli |
Common in someone that has multiple nodules on imaging ? | * Adenocarcinoma in another location |
Critical for a differential ? | * Hx |
When to biopsy ? | * Always biopsy |