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 in the periphery of the lung. Previously treated nonpulmonary primary malignancy. Next step. 3199642
Percutaneous lung biopsy


Usually appropriate
Endobronchial ultrasound and biopsy


May be appropriate
Fiducial marker and surgical management


May be appropriate
(Disagreement)
Follow-up imaging only


May be appropriate
Surgical management


May be appropriate
(Disagreement)
Percutaneous ablation lung


Usually not appropriate
Stereotactic body radiotherapy


Usually not appropriate