Reviews
An approach to the solitary pulmonary nodule
Abstract
Solitary pulmonary nodules may represent early lung cancer, which is potentially curable. The advent of improved imaging techniques, together with the worldwide implementation of screening programmes, has intensified the need for a structured approach to the management
of pulmonary nodules. We present an overview of the current literature on risk stratification, characteristics and management of pulmonary
nodules that are relevant to practitioners in South Africa.
Authors' affiliations
S Abraham, Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
M J Vorster, Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
S S Roy, Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
C F N Koegelenberg, Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
Full Text:
PDF (299KB)Keywords
Cite this article
Article History
Date published: 2016-08-01
Article Views
Full text views: 1489
Refbacks
- There are currently no refbacks.
African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine| Online ISSN: 2617-0205
This journal is protected by a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial Works License (CC BY-NC 4.0) | Read our privacy policy.
Our Journals: South African Medical Journal | African Journal of Health Professions Education | South African Journal of Bioethics and Law | South African Journal of Child Health | Southern African Journal of Critical Care | African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine| South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology |