Whether a pulmonary nodule requires surgical resection should generally be determined by the benign or malignant nature of the nodule.
Lung nodules are focal, round-like, higher density shadows in the lungs with a diameter of ≤3cm, which can be single or multiple.
Generally speaking, benign lung nodules are mostly caused by diseases such as pneumonia and tuberculosis. After active and systematic anti-infection and anti-tuberculosis treatment, they can be effectively relieved or even disappear. Surgery is not necessary at this time.
However, if the lung nodule shows symptoms of compression or infiltration, such as jugular vein varicose, superior vena cava syndrome, etc., the surrounding lymph nodes show signs of metastasis, or the shape of the nodule is irregular, showing signs of malignancy such as lobulation, burr sign, etc., it is recommended to carry out a puncture biopsy, and if malignant, it is recommended to perform surgical resection as soon as possible.
After the discovery of lung nodules, you should consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for active treatment or regular review.