35 and above, solid nodule, single nodule, > 8mm, unknown risk, < 3 months.
ACR Fleischner Society recommendations (MacMahon, et al. Radiology 2017; 284(1): 228-43) suggest the following: For patients with high or low risk of lung cancer, follow-up chest CT at 3 months. If stable, additional follow-up chest CT at 18 to 24 months. Alternatively (or additionally) PET/CT or tissue sampling could be performed.
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ACR Fleischner Society recommendations (MacMahon, et al. Radiology 2017; 284(1): 228-43) suggest the following: For patients with high or low risk of lung cancer, follow-up chest CT at 3 months. If stable, additional follow-up chest CT at 18 to 24 months. Alternatively (or additionally) PET/CT or tissue sampling could be performed.