{"id":1389,"date":"2022-10-16T20:01:22","date_gmt":"2022-10-16T20:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.vl-staging.com\/areas-of-interest\/lung-nodules\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T11:20:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T11:20:26","slug":"lung-nodules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/en\/areas-of-interest\/lung-nodules\/","title":{"rendered":"Lung Nodules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Lung Nodule?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lung nodule is a remnant of a lung infection smaller than 4 cm in diameter, a benign lung tumor, or lesions that occur with the spread of lung cancer or another organ cancer to the lung. Lung nodules are also popularly defined as &#8220;spots on the lung&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" width=\"363\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-1.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-1-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-1-768x695.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Radiological view of the nodule in the right lung<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lung nodules encountered in radiological imaging results:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solitary nodule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semi-solid nodule, half-frosted glass nodule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frosted glass nodule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several nodules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The presence of nodules in the lung is evaluated considering the following conditions:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patient&#8217;s age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a relative with lung cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether this nodule exists in his previous films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needle biopsy result<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PET-CT findings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of these evaluations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completely benign nodule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspicious nodule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lung cancer suspected is classified as a very high nodule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Frequency of Pulmonary Nodules?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, 30% of smokers over the age of 55 have lung nodules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only 1.5% of these patients develop cancer in these nodules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The important thing here is to detect this nodule, which has a 1.5% probability of being cancerous. All of our work and the website are to guide you in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following 2 conditions are important: 1) The patient and his family have a suspicious life for a simple nodule in the lung. 2) Although the nodule in the lung is indeed a suspicious lesion for cancer, it is not taken seriously and it grows and spreads (metastasizes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-2-1024x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-2-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-2-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-2-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-2.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malicious Lung Nodule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The probability of a lung nodule being malignant, meaning cancer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the nodule is smaller than 5mm, the probability of it being a cancer is 0% \u2013 %1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nodule 5 \u2013 If between 10 mm: 6% \u2013 28%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the nodule is larger than 2cm: 64% \u2013 82%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probability of cancer in a solid-looking nodule: 7-9%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probability of cancer in a ground glass nodule: 59-73%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(Source: Chest Journal. September 2007, Vol 132, No. 3_suppl)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the picture below, there is a computed tomography image of a 67-year-old female patient with a ground-glass nodule in the upper lobe of the right lung. As a result of the surgical removal of the nodule, it was determined that it was an adenocarcinoma and lobectomy was performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benign Lung Nodule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The nodule in the lung can be decided as a benign nodule under the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patient younger than 30 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nodule smaller than 4mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nodule in solid form, not in ground glass appearance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presence of a nodule of the same diameter in previous chest X-ray or tomography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No high uptake in PET-CT images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No relatives with lung cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The patient has not had any other organ cancer before<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No cancer was found as a result of needle biopsy from the nodule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The presence of calcification in the nodule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no treatment required for these nodules that are determined to be benign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the example below, a nodule located in the upper lobe of the right lung is seen in a 34-year-old female patient who has never smoked. With the evaluations and 3-month follow-ups, it was understood that this nodule was benign. Our patient has been under follow-up for more than 3 years and is in good health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Identify a Malignant Nodule in the Lung?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1397\" width=\"508\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-3.jpg 655w, https:\/\/semihhalezeroglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/akcigerde-nodul-3-300x122.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Malignant lung nodule<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Patient-related conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patient age greater than 40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being a current or former smoker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lung cancer in close relatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The patient has had another cancer before<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Conditions about the nodule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nodule larger than 1cm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has a frosted glass look<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irregular borders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absence of lung nodules in previous films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fact that the diameter of the nodule present in the previous films has grown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased activity in the nodule in PET-CT (as seen in the picture above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Lung Nodules Should Be Removed Surgically?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In cases with a high risk of Lung Cancer, the nodule should be removed endoscopically and examined by pathologists, and a definitive diagnosis should be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do International Sources recommend?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lung Nodule Surgery (Single Port VATS)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This procedure is performed endoscopically (closed surgery) with a method called VATS with a 2 cm incision. Removal of the nodule is performed with a camera and surgical instruments advanced into the chest cavity through this incision. The removed nodule is sent for pathology examination during the procedure and the result is\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akcigerkanseri.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">lung cancer<\/a>\u00a0lobectomy is performed in the same session. If it is reported that there is no cancer in the nodule, there is no need for lobectomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Days Should I Stay in the Hospital for Surgery?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After nodule surgery with VATS (Closed Surgery), patients are discharged within 1-3 days and return to work 3 days later. If it is detected that there is cancer in the nodule, then the lobectomy will be performed during the same operation, so the discharge is 3 to 5 days, and the return to work is 10 days later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>NEW: In June 2015, the British Thoracic Society published a highly detailed guide for the diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of pulmonary nodules. Most of the information you read on this website is based on the recommendations in this guide. To access this guide in English,\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/thorax.bmj.com\/content\/70\/Suppl_2\/ii1.full.pdf+html\" target=\"_blank\">You can visit http:\/\/thorax.bmj.com\/content\/70\/Suppl_2\/ii1.full.pdf+html<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Lung Nodule? Lung nodule is a remnant of a lung infection smaller than 4 cm in diameter, a benign lung tumor, or lesions that occur with the spread of lung cancer or another organ cancer to the lung. Lung nodules are also popularly defined as &#8220;spots on the lung&#8221;. 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