Nódulo no pulmão é câncer? Médico Pneumologista explica o que fazer nessa situação

Dr. George Amado - Pulmonologist 19 years caring for the respiratory system of ADULTS and CHILDREN! RQE: 1674 SCHEDULE YOUR TELECONSULTATION HERE👇🏻 https://linktr.ee/georgeamado ACCESS THE EBOOK = Asthma Guide for Parents https://drgeorgeamado.com.br/ A pulmonary nodule is a broad term that designates radiological changes detected in lung imaging exams. It is a solid or ground-glass opacity lesion, usually rounded and less than 3 centimeters in diameter. It is important to seek medical advice if one of these nodules appears. They can indicate various diseases of the respiratory system. Even so, pulmonary nodules have a low incidence of malignancy, being benign in 90% of cases. The most common case is scarring, usually resulting from previous lung infections. This case does not require treatment as there are no possible complications. However, a nodule may indicate an infectious condition that requires medical treatment. Infections such as tuberculosis or fungal infections form nodules visible in imaging exams. Another very common possibility is a benign tumor. In some cases, however, it may indicate the presence of a malignant lung tumor (cancer) in its early stages. This is precisely why the appearance of a pulmonary nodule requires medical attention, preferably from a specialist. Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chance of a cure. Monitoring the patient's condition is fundamental to determining the type of nodule and the appropriate medical approach. #lung #nodule #lungcancer