The Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

作者: David Ost , Alan M. Fein , Steven H. Feinsilver

DOI: 10.1056/NEJMCP012290

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摘要: A 60-year-old man undergoes chest radiography during an evaluation for pneumonia, and a 1.5-cm nodule is discovered. He heavy smoker but has no history of lung disease. The results physical examination are unremarkable. How should he be evaluated?

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