Question

A 52-year-old woman has a 7-mm pulmonary nodule incidentally found on LDCT screening. She is a 30 pack-year smoker. Which guideline governs follow-up?

Accepted Answer

Follow evidence-based nodule management separate from screening recommendation; LDCT continues annually

Answer

Stop screening and biopsy immediately

Answer

Switch to CXR only

Answer

No follow-up needed for nodules <8 mm

Answer

CT with contrast only

Practice question

A 52-year-old woman has a 7-mm pulmonary nodule incidentally found on LDCT screening. She is a 30 pack-year smoker. Which guideline governs follow-up?