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Lung Nodules
Lung Nodules
A lung nodule is defined as a “spot” on the lung that is 3 cm (about 1 inches) in diameter or less. If an abnormality is seen on an x-ray of the lungs that is larger than 3 cm, it is considered a “lung mass” instead of a nodule.
Larger lung nodules or lung masses are more likely to be cancerous. Lung nodules usually need to be at least 1 cm in size before they can be seen on a chest x-ray.
Symptoms
- Cough
- Wheeze
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Back pain
- Weakness
Diagnosis
- Bronchoscopy
- A needle biopsy
- Lung surgery - Robotic / VATS
Lung nodules are quite common, and are found on 1 in 500 chest x-rays, and 1 in 100 CT scans of the chest. Roughly half of smokers over the age of 50 will have nodules on a CT scan of their chest. Lung nodules can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancer). Many lung nodules do not have any symptoms and are found “accidentally” when a chest x-ray is done for some other reason.
Other Services
- Lung Cancer
- Thymoma (Myasthenia Gravis)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Hydatid Cysts
- Lung Nodules
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Chest Wall Tumors
- Empyema
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Aspergilloma
- Chest Trauma Surgery
- Palmar Hyperhidrosis
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula
- Posterior Mediastinal Mass
- Bronchiectasis
- Chest Wall Deformities
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome