Small nodules in the lower lobe of the right lung may be cancer, but the chances of cancer can not be generalized, and need to be combined with a variety of circumstances to determine.
Small nodules in the lower lobe of the right lung are the result of imaging tests. There are many reasons for the formation of lung nodules, which may be caused by pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung tumors and other diseases.
If the nodule is a tumor, it is benign or malignant. According to the result of imaging examination, you can know the size, shape, edge and density of the nodule. If the diameter of the nodule is small, less than 1cm, and the edge is smooth, it is more likely to be a benign tumor.
If the diameter of the nodule is larger than 3cm, and there are short burrs, lobulation and other changes around the nodule, there is a higher chance of a malignant nodule, that is, lung cancer, which needs to be ruled out by timely pathological examination.
For patients with small nodules in the lower lobe of the right lung, they should keep a good mood for further examination.