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What is a 15 mm pleural-based nodule?

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A nodule on pleura: This is what is says. A 15 mm nodule or mass seen to be on or closely associate withe the pleura or lining of the lung or chest wall. Ie it is not with in the lung itself.

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Answered 9/5/2020

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