Home Radiologic Management of Pulmonary Nodules and Masses
Scenario Scenario ID Procedure Adult RRL Peds RRL Appropriateness Category
Adult. Stable 1 to 3 cm solitary solid pulmonary nodule. Unchanged in diameter for 2 years. Person who smokes. Next step. 3199634
Follow-up imaging only


May be appropriate
Percutaneous lung biopsy


May be appropriate
(Disagreement)
Endobronchial ultrasound and biopsy


Usually not appropriate
Percutaneous ablation lung


Usually not appropriate
Stereotactic body radiotherapy


Usually not appropriate
Surgical management


Usually not appropriate
Fiducial marker and surgical management


Usually not appropriate