Tag: lung nodules
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Lung Nodules: What They Are and How They Are Evaluated
Understanding lung nodules Lung nodules are small, round or oval growths in the lungs, usually measuring a few millimeters to a few centimeters. Most nodules are benign (non-cancerous) and result from infections, inflammatory processes, scar tissue, or benign tumors. However, a subset can be cancerous or indicate an early stage of disease. The challenge for…
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Fluorescent Dye Helps Highlight Lung Nodules: What Patients Should Know
Understanding Lung Nodules and Why They Matter Lung nodules are small, round or oval growths in the lungs. They often appear on imaging tests done for unrelated reasons and can range from benign to potentially cancerous. Because nodules are typically very small, doctors rely on imaging techniques and, in some cases, special dyes or contrast…
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Dye Illuminates Lung Nodules for Early Cancer Detection
Understanding Lung Nodules and the Challenge of Early Detection Lung nodules are small, round growths in the lungs that show up on imaging tests like CT scans. While most nodules are benign, some can indicate early stages of lung cancer. Because nodules are often tiny—sometimes only a few millimeters across—spotting them early can be difficult.…