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 ...

Lung nodules are clusters of cells found during an x-ray or CT scan that appear as more dense or white spots in the lungs.

Final cytologic results of diagnostic biopsies are detailed in Table 2. Of 139 biopsies, 94 (67.6%) provided a definitive diagnosis. A total of 18 biopsies (12.9%) were considered suspicious and/or ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: If a 40-year-old former smoker has been told she has pulmonary (lung) nodules, does this mean lung cancer? A: The term nodule is usually used to describe a small rounded growth or lump. This can ...

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Biodesix, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSX), a leading data-driven diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung disease, announced today that three data presentations will ...