Pulmonary Nodule
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A pulmonary nodule is a small, rounded area of tissue seen in a lung, generally detected on chest imaging studies. Many nodules are benign findings, although evaluating them helps to understand their origin and behavior.
How are they identified? They are frequently discovered incidentally on an X-ray or CT scan requested for another reason, since they often produce no symptoms.
Common causes: They can be due to prior inflammatory or scarring processes, past infections, or other lung conditions.
Which specialist evaluates it? The thoracic surgeon and the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon are references for evaluating lung lesions and deciding on appropriate follow-up. If a study reports a pulmonary nodule, it is advisable to discuss it with a professional who can assess its follow-up on a personalized basis.
Data on 76 doctors who treat pulmonary nodule
Which specialist treats pulmonary nodule?
A pulmonary nodule is evaluated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon or a thoracic surgeon, who determine whether it needs a biopsy or imaging follow-up. You can book these specialists if a scan detected a nodule in your lung.
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Doctors specialized in pulmonary nodule
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Eduardo Nieto Vázquez
Dr. Andrea Isela Ambriz Reyes
Dr. Eva Bonifacio
Dr. Abraham Morones García
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Ricardo Andrés Solís García
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Patricia Paola López Peláez
Frequently asked questions
What is pulmonary nodule?
A pulmonary nodule is a small, rounded area of tissue seen in a lung, generally detected on chest imaging studies. Many nodules are benign findings, although evaluating them helps to understand their origin and behavior.
Which doctor treats pulmonary nodule?
A pulmonary nodule is evaluated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon or a thoracic surgeon, who determine whether it needs a biopsy or imaging follow-up. You can book these specialists if a scan detected a nodule in your lung.