Mulled glass nodule 8mm pleural thickening is not necessarily lung cancer, relevant examination and regular follow-up observation should be done to determine the nature of milled glass nodule.
Mulled glass nodule is a kind of CT manifestation, generally <5mm of milled glass nodule belongs to benign lesions, if the first discovery of milled glass nodule 8mm, combined with pleural thickening may be combined with inflammation or pathogen infection, should follow the doctor’s instructions for 1~3 months of regular follow-up observation.
If the nodule increases in size and pleural thickening is not relieved during the follow-up period, pathologic examination should be performed to clarify the nature of the nodule and active treatment.
Patients are advised to consult with relevant specialists to evaluate the condition based on specific imaging findings, and may also undergo tumor marker examination and pathology examination to clarify the nature of the nodule and actively treat it under the guidance of the doctor.