Mixed opinions exist on the effect of the nodule size on diagnostic accuracy of percutaneous lung biopsies. Poe and Tobin reported no difference in diagnostic yield between small and large nodules.

A new study of more than 10,000 non-smoking adults found that solid lung nodules were present in a considerable portion of study participants. Non-smokers are traditionally thought to be at low risk ...

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 determine ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The negative predictive value of a biomarker that detects benign vs. malignant nodules was more than 90% in men ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Several characteristics known to be related to lung cancer were observed among those with incidentally detected ...

A blood test developed by a Seattle-based company was unveiled today at a large meeting of pulmonologists. Xpresys Lung, a protein expression blood test, is designed to help physicians decide if a ...

Increasing the nodule size threshold when screening patients for lung cancer with computed tomography could result in fewer false-positive results, according to a study published in the Feb. 19 issue ...

Paul G. donohue M.D. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I wrote to you three or four months ago about a nodule in my lung. What would cause it? — B.B. "Nodule" is a word that's a stumbling block for many people. The ...

GROSSE POINTE (WWJ) -- Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe has opened a new lung nodule clinic to provide early diagnosis and treatment of abnormal pulmonary nodules. Pulmonary nodules are a round or ...