Society guidelines for management of incidentally discovered pulmonary nodules on computed tomography
Expansion
Fleischner Society
Purpose
Standardises follow-up recommendations based on nodule size and characteristics
Clinical Context
Fleischner Society guidelines: nodules less than 6 millimetres no follow-up, 6 to 8 millimetres follow-up 12 months, greater than 8 millimetres follow-up 3 months (low-risk) or sooner (high-risk).
Related Terms
- Lung-RADS
- Nodule management
Key Points
- Fleischner guidelines recommend follow-up intervals based on nodule size and risk; smaller nodules or low-risk patients require less aggressive follow-up