Whether or not a lung nodule can be seen by fiberoptic bronchoscopy is mainly related to factors such as the location and size of the lung nodule. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy has a higher likelihood of seeing a central lung nodule, while peripheral lung nodules generally cannot be detected by fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
For central pulmonary nodules, fiberoptic bronchoscopy is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool. Sometimes, under fiberoptic bronchoscopy, pulmonary nodules close to the hilum can be detected, and the tissue can be directly clamped and then pathologically examined, which provides an effective basis for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of the next step.
For peripheral lung nodules, it is difficult for fiberoptic bronchoscopy to reach the lesion, so it is not suitable for fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and the location of lung nodules and the nature of the lesion are usually roughly estimated by thin-layer CT scanning of the chest.
When lung nodules are found, it is recommended to further improve the examination under the guidance of the doctor to clarify the nature of the lesion and give standardized treatment.