A chest X-ray or CT scan often incidentally finds lung nodules which are small growths While most lung nodules are benign ...

Results: The nondiagnostic smear rate was 9.2%. Cytological diagnosis was benign nodule in 42 cases, predominantly follicular lesion in 50 cases, and suspicious or malignant lesion in 16 cases.

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Thyroid nodules are lumps (growths) made up of abnormal cell clusters that ...

Dr. Noureldine discussed a new and innovative same-day procedure for treating thyroid nodules that do not require general ...

The primary goal in the evaluation of these nodules is to determine whether they are malignant or benign. Clinical factors such as older age, tobacco smoking, and current or remote history of ...

A solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is an isolated lung growth surrounded by normal tissue. Most SPNs are benign (not cancerous) when they're diagnosed. However, some nodules can enlarge and change ...

The taller-than-wide thyroid nodule feature did not demonstrate sufficient power to differentiate between malignant and benign nodules.

Small lumps known as thyroid nodules can sometimes form within the gland, causing significant concern among those affected. The good news is that in most cases, these nodules are benign and harmless.

It provides a nonsurgical, minimally invasive option for patients with small cancers or large compressive benign nodules in the thyroid. Q: How does thyroid ablation improve upon the standard of care?