Mulled glass nodules of 0.8 cm are not serious if they are benign lung diseases such as pneumonia, but are more serious if they are malignant tumors such as lung cancer.
The malignancy rate of pure ground-glass nodules is about 18%, while the malignancy rate of mixed ground-glass nodules is higher, about 63%. Generally 8mm lung nodules have a 15% risk of malignancy. 0.8cm ground glass nodules have a higher likelihood of being benign, but also have some risk of malignancy.
1. Benign nodule: If it is bacterial or fungal infection of pneumonia, it is not serious, and can be cured by ceftriaxone treatment, only a small number of severe pneumonia patients have serious condition. If the nodules are caused by focal fibrosis, those with focal and mild symptoms do not need special treatment. If it is caused by charcoal deposition, it can be treated with sputum-cleansing drugs such as aminoglutethimide, and regular follow-up is sufficient.
2. Malignant nodules: If the nodules are precursor lesions of lung adenocarcinoma, such as carcinoma in situ, they do not belong to cancer, but there is a risk of malignant transformation, so they need to be closely observed on a regular basis. If it is caused by bronchopulmonary cancer, it is more serious and may be life-threatening if not treated timely.
It is recommended that patients should consult a specialist for a comprehensive analysis of the morphology and calcification of the lesion, and follow the doctor’s instructions for further examination and treatment, and the drugs may be used under the guidance of the doctor.