Pulmonary nodule

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Nódulo pulmonar solitario, diagnóstico por imagen, nódulos pulmonares múltiples, hallazgos incidentales, granuloma

Abstract

Introduction: The pulmonary nodule is a generally incidental finding. Its detection has increased, being observed in up to 13% of CT scans. Differential diagnosis poses a challenge.Objective: To describe the case of a patient with multiple pulmonary nodules and the approach to it based on evidence-based recommendations.Clinical case report: The case of a 35-year-old patient with nonspecific symptoms and incidental multiple pulmonary nodules in cervicothoracic studies is reported. Possible etiologies were analyzed according to clinical, epidemiological, radiological data and probability of malignancy. Evidence-based recommendations guided management. Given the intermediate probability of malignancy, a scan follow-up was indicated in 3 to 6 months.Conclusions: This case aims to reinforce clinical skills in the management of this entity, favourably impacting on morbidity and mortality. It also seeks to promote the development of screening strategies in populations at risk.

 

Keywords: solitary pulmonary nodule; diagnostic imaging; multiple lung nodules; incidental findings; granuloma.

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Isabel Yamile Rincón Angarita, Universidad Industrial de Santander

Médica y Cirujana de la Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia

Michael Andrés Vanegas Beltrán, Universidad Industrial de Santander

Médico y Cirujano de la Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia

Javier Enrique Fajardo Rivero, Hospital Universitario de Santander - Universidad Industrial de Santander

Médico Internista Neumólogo. Hospital Universitario de Santander (HUS). Universidad Industrial de Santander. Bucaramanga. Santander. Colombia

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2021-09-16

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Rincón Angarita IY, Vanegas Beltrán MA, Fajardo Rivero JE. Pulmonary nodule. Rev Cubana Med [Internet]. 2021 Sep. 16 [cited 2025 Jul. 26];60(3). Available from: https://revmedicina.sld.cu/index.php/med/article/view/1477

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Case Reports