-“Management is based on the size of the nodule and the probability of malignancy.”
–Risk factors for lung cancer.
“Radiologic features indicative of malignancy include a nodule diameter >10 mm, an upper lung location, irregular or spiculated borders, no calcifications, a ground-glass appearance, and increasing size over time.
Radiologic characteristics suggesting benign disease include a size <5 mm, central calcifications, smooth borders, a solid appearance, and a stable size over 1 year.” ABFM
Reference
Am Fam Physician 2015;92(12):1084-1091.