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Flashcards by Aaron Samide, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Aaron Samide
almost 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| 6 features that favor malignant vs. benign lung nodules | 1. Age (50% chance it's malignant if patient is over 50) 2. Smoking history 3. Larger size (>2 cm) 4. Border irregularity 5. Eccentric, asymmetric calcification (vs. dense, central calcification) 6. Enlarging in size |
| Appropriate management of low-probability nodule | Serial CT scans |
| Appropriate management of intermediate-probability nodule 1 cm or larger | PET scan If PET positive, biopsy |
| Appropriate management of high-probability nodule | Biopsy, followed by lobectomy if appropriate |
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