Lung mass CT scan

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2] Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[3]

Overview

CT scan is the method of choice for the evaluation of lung mass. On CT scan, characteristic findings of lung mass include single pulmonary nodule or mass with localized area of parenchymal consolidation and bubble-like areas of low attenuation within the lung mass (characteristic finding).

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CT scan is the method of choice for the evaluation of lung mass. The evaluation of lung mass will depend on several characteristics such as calcification, margins, location, distribution, and attenuation. On CT scan, characteristic findings of lung mass, include:

Malignant Lung Mass

Benign Lung Mass

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