Home Radiologic Management of Pulmonary Nodules and Masses
Scenario Scenario ID Procedure Adult RRL Peds RRL Appropriateness Category
Adult. Serially, enlarging solitary solid pulmonary nodule, now 1 to 3 cm in diameter. Person who smokes. Next step. 3199636
Percutaneous lung biopsy


Usually appropriate
Endobronchial ultrasound and biopsy


Usually appropriate
Fiducial marker and surgical management


Usually not appropriate
Follow-up imaging only


Usually not appropriate
Stereotactic body radiotherapy


Usually not appropriate
Surgical management


Usually not appropriate
Percutaneous ablation lung


Usually not appropriate