Home Radiologic Management of Pulmonary Nodules and Masses
Scenario Scenario ID Procedure Adult RRL Peds RRL Appropriateness Category
Adult. 1 to 3 cm solitary solid pulmonary nodule near the hilum. Identified on initial screening CT chest. Person who smokes. Next step. 3199638
Endobronchial ultrasound and biopsy


Usually appropriate
Percutaneous lung biopsy


May be appropriate
Follow-up imaging only


May be appropriate
Surgical management


Usually not appropriate
Fiducial marker and surgical management


Usually not appropriate
Percutaneous ablation lung


Usually not appropriate
Stereotactic body radiotherapy


Usually not appropriate