Pulmonary nodule
The pulmonary nodule is a round or oval-shaped spot in the lungs and is detected by a CT scan or chest x-ray. In most cases, the appearance of the pulmonary nodule is not cancerous. Among its causes are scars and past infections. Its morphology is smal
Pulmonary nodules: causes and diagnosis
By Dr Amit Patel
2024-10-05
A pulmonary nodule is a rounded or elliptical growth on the lung. If seen in two dimensions, it looks circular whereas in three dimensions it takes an elliptical form. It is usually detected with a chest x-ray or scan. See more