What is a small nodule in the lower lobe of the right lung?

Small nodules in the lower lobe of the right lung are small nodules located in the lower lobe of the right lung with a lung diameter of ≤30 mm. The probability of nodule malignancy varies with nodule size, and studies have shown that the overall malignancy of subcentimeter nodules in the lung is low, with a 0%-1% probability of malignancy in multiple lung cancer screening trials for diameters <5 mm, 33%-64% probability of malignancy for diameters 11-20 mm, and >20 mm malignancy The probability of malignancy was 64%-82%. When the probability of malignancy of nodules reaches 10%-60%, further diagnostic tests including PET-CT, puncture biopsy and bronchoscopy are recommended. When the probability of malignancy of lung nodules is higher than 60%-70%, surgical resection is recommended for definite diagnosis and treatment.