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Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

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Definition: A single lung lesion that is characterized by a small round mass of tissue, usually less than 1 cm in diameter, and can be detected by chest radiography. A solitary pulmonary nodule can be associated with neoplasm, tuberculosis, cyst, or other anomalies in the lung, the CHEST WALL, or the PLEURA.  if neoplastic, coordinate with LUNG NEOPLASMS; if non-neoplastic, do not coordinate with LUNG DISEASES    Other names Pulmonary Nodule, Solitary; Pulmonary Coin Lesion; Coin Lesion, Pulmonary; Lesions, Pulmonary Coin; Lesion, Pulmonary Coin; Solitary Pulmonary Nodules; Pulmonary Nodules, Solitary; Pulmonary Coin Lesions; Nodules, Solitary Pulmonary; Nodule, Solitary Pulmonary; Coin Lesions, Pulmonary

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