{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Brainscape", "url": "https://www.brainscape.com/", "logo": "https://www.brainscape.com/pks/images/cms/public-views/shared/Brainscape-logo-c4e172b280b4616f7fda.svg", "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/Brainscape", "https://x.com/brainscape", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/brainscape", "https://www.instagram.com/brainscape/", "https://www.tiktok.com/@brainscapeu", "https://www.pinterest.com/brainscape/", "https://www.youtube.com/@BrainscapeNY" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "telephone": "(929) 334-4005", "contactType": "customer service", "availableLanguage": ["English"] }, "founder": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Andrew Cohen" }, "description": "Brainscape’s spaced repetition system is proven to DOUBLE learning results! Find, make, and study flashcards online or in our mobile app. Serious learners only.", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "159 W 25th St, Ste 517", "addressLocality": "New York", "addressRegion": "NY", "postalCode": "10001", "addressCountry": "USA" } }

Pulmonary Nodules Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

What is the best initial step for Lung lesion?

A

Compare to prior imaging

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

When do you biopsy the lung lesion?

A

Enlarging lesions, especially if rapidly enlarging

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are common features of a benign nodule?

A

Age <30
No change in size
nonsmoker
smooth border
small, <1cm
Normal lung
no adenopathy
dense, central calcification
Normal PET scan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are common features of a malignant nodule?

A

Age >50
Enlarging
Smoker
Spiculated (Spikes)
Large >2cm
Atelectasis
Adenopathy
Sparse, eccentric calcification
abnormal PET scan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How do you treat high probability lesions?

A

Resection of the lesion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How do you manage Intermediate probability lesions?

A

Sputum Cytology: does not r/o malignancy

Bronchoscopy or Transthoracic needle biopsy

PET scan

VATS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the most appropriate next step for an intermediate probability lesion?

A

Bronchoscopy or Transthoracic Needle Biopsy
-Central lesions use bronchoscopy
-peripheral lesions use needle biopsy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly