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Can a radiologist usually tell if a lung nodule is benign or cancerous by seeing it on a ct scan?

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Dr. Kevin Taubman answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

To a certain level: There are a number of radiologic characteristics for lung nodules that provide either high or low suspicion for malignancy. However, for many lesions the patient will require a biopsy for definitive diagnosis. The pathological evaluation includes many biomarkers necessary to stratify treatment options.

Answered 3/14/2018

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