2022年7月19日 · Yes, a lung nodule can be cancerous. But most lung nodules aren't cancerous. Lung nodules are small clumps of cells in the lungs. They're very common. Most lung nodules are scar tissue from past lung infections. Lung nodules usually don't cause symptoms. They're often found by accident on a chest X-ray or CT scan done for some other reason.

Peripheral pulmonary nodules are a common abnormality seen by pulmonologists. In some cases, nodules are best managed by serial imaging to assess for interval growth. Alternatively, if the pretest probability of malignancy exceeds 70 percent, a lung nodule or mass may be surgically resected without biopsy.

In this study, researchers evaluated the clinical use of mobile 3D imaging in conjunction with shape-sensing robotic bronchoscopy to visualize and facilitate the biopsy of peripheral pulmonary nodules between 1 and 3 cm. Thirty lesions from 17 men and 13 women were biopsied.

2023年9月21日 · Lung nodules. Small lumps can form in the lungs (rheumatoid nodules), as well as in other parts of the body. Lung nodules usually cause no signs or symptoms, and they don't pose a risk of lung cancer. In some cases, however, a nodule can rupture and cause a collapsed lung. Pleural disease.

2024年2月15日 · Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis usually occurs in middle-aged and older adults. Sometimes pulmonary fibrosis is diagnosed in children and infants, but this is not common. The lung damage caused by pulmonary fibrosis cannot be repaired. Medicines and therapies can sometimes help slow down the rate of fibrosis, ease symptoms and improve quality of ...

2023年7月28日 · Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. In one form of pulmonary hypertension, called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), blood vessels in the lungs are narrowed, blocked or destroyed. The damage slows blood flow through the lungs.

2024年4月30日 · Lung cancer is a kind of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the lungs. The lungs are two spongy organs in the chest that control breathing.

2024年8月30日 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing lung condition caused by damage to the lungs. The damage results in swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside the airways that limit airflow into and out of the lungs. This limited airflow is known as obstruction.

2024年2月15日 · Pulmonary fibrosis is a life-long lung condition that worsens over time. Having pulmonary fibrosis can cause fear, depression and stress. Here are some tips that may help you cope. Learn about your condition. Understanding the condition and treatments can help you and your family cope. Spend time with family and friends.

2024年11月28日 · Specialists in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at Mayo Clinic are organized by disease-oriented groups to enhance collaboration, research and patient care. Specialty groups related to this department