Is surgery required for a 9mm solid pulmonary nodule?
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
Whether a 9mm solid pulmonary nodule requires surgery depends on specific circumstances. Surgery may be necessary if the nodule shows signs such as lobulated margins, spiculations, or rapid growth over a short period during follow-up examinations. If none of these features are present, the nodule may be a benign residual deposit left after healed tuberculosis and typically does not require surgical treatment.
Whether a 9mm solid pulmonary nodule requires surgery depends on the specific circumstances.
Solid pulmonary nodules are usually caused by prior tuberculosis infection, pulmonary inflammation, or similar conditions. If a 9mm solid nodule shows signs such as lobulated margins or spiculations, or if imaging reveals rapid growth within a short period, it is often considered to have malignant potential and typically requires surgical removal. In the absence of these features, the nodule may simply be a benign residual deposit left after healed tuberculosis and generally does not require surgery, although regular follow-up monitoring is recommended.
A 9mm solid pulmonary nodule can be evaluated via biopsy at a hospital to determine the pathological nature of the tissue.
