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Cardiothoracic imaging

Fleischner Guidelines (2017)

Fleischner Society 2017 management recommendations for incidental pulmonary nodules in adults ≥35 years. Not for lung-cancer screening, immunocompromised patients, or those with known primary cancer.

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Formula

Recommendation from nodule type (solid / part-solid / ground-glass), number, mean diameter (<6 / 6–8 / >8 mm for solid; <6 / ≥6 mm for subsolid) and patient risk.

References
Disclaimer

Does NOT apply to lung-cancer screening (use Lung-RADS), patients <35, immunocompromised patients, or those with a known primary cancer. Size is the mean of long- and short-axis diameters.

For educational and reference use only. These calculators do not replace clinical judgement, local protocols, or a qualified clinician. Verify every result independently before it informs patient care.

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