16 Lung metastases – multiple pulmonary nodules Fig. 16.1A This radiograph demonstrates several round soft tissue nodules of varying sizes. This patient has multiple lung metastases. Background This is an appearance that any doctor interpreting chest radiographs may encounter, and may be seen on-call as well as in the outpatient clinic. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis and correctly manage the patient as there is a considerable differential diagnosis. In the patient whose radiograph demonstrates several rounded soft tissue lesions the diagnosis of metastases should be considered, particularly if the patient has a known primary cancer. The patient may also have symptoms relating to lung metastases, such as breathlessness and weight loss. Differential diagnosis Most causes of solitary pulmonary nodules (Chapter 15) can also cause multiple nodules. The differential diagnosis includes: • lung metastases • lung abscesses (Chapter 10): these patients are usually unwell Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related posts: Permanent pacemakers Empyema Chronic pancreatitis Large bowel obstruction Brodie’s abscess Slipped upper femoral epiphysis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: On-Call X-Rays Made Easy Aug 20, 2016 | Posted by admin in ULTRASONOGRAPHY | Comments Off on Lung metastases – multiple pulmonary nodules Full access? Get Clinical Tree
16 Lung metastases – multiple pulmonary nodules Fig. 16.1A This radiograph demonstrates several round soft tissue nodules of varying sizes. This patient has multiple lung metastases. Background This is an appearance that any doctor interpreting chest radiographs may encounter, and may be seen on-call as well as in the outpatient clinic. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis and correctly manage the patient as there is a considerable differential diagnosis. In the patient whose radiograph demonstrates several rounded soft tissue lesions the diagnosis of metastases should be considered, particularly if the patient has a known primary cancer. The patient may also have symptoms relating to lung metastases, such as breathlessness and weight loss. Differential diagnosis Most causes of solitary pulmonary nodules (Chapter 15) can also cause multiple nodules. The differential diagnosis includes: • lung metastases • lung abscesses (Chapter 10): these patients are usually unwell Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related posts: Permanent pacemakers Empyema Chronic pancreatitis Large bowel obstruction Brodie’s abscess Slipped upper femoral epiphysis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: On-Call X-Rays Made Easy Aug 20, 2016 | Posted by admin in ULTRASONOGRAPHY | Comments Off on Lung metastases – multiple pulmonary nodules Full access? Get Clinical Tree
