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Radiology V1.0
Fleischner
2017
Incidental Lung Nodule Management Guidelines
Primary Reference
MacMahon H, et al.
Radiology 2017; 284:228–243
Nodule Parameters
1. Nodule Count
Single
Multiple
2. Morphology
Solid Nodule
Part-Solid (mixed GGN)
Pure Ground Glass (pGGN)
3. Average Diameter (mm)
Measure mean of long & short axis
4. Clinical Risk Profile
Low Risk
High Risk
High risk: Smoking history, family history of lung cancer, or spiculated margins.
Calculate Follow-Up
Analysis Required
Enter patient findings to visualize the
recommended follow-up pathway.
Clinical Recommendation
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Certainty
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Modality
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Recommended Follow-Up Schedule
Risk Factor Impact
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References & Original Research
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1
MacMahon H, et al.
Guidelines for Management of Incidental Pulmonary Nodules Detected on CT Images.
Radiology 2017;284:228–243.
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2
Bankier AA, et al.
Recommendations for Measuring Pulmonary Nodules at CT.
Radiology 2017;285:584–600.
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3
American College of Radiology.
Lung-RADS Assessment Categories v2022.
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