Solitary pulmonary nodule - fat containing

Case contributed by Ayush Goel , 6 May 2014
Diagnosis probable
Changed by Bruno Di Muzio, 27 Feb 2019

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Solitary pulmonary nodule: - fat containing
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Features are consistent with a fat containing-containing pulmonary lesion. The satellite nodules in the close proximity are likely infective for which the patient was kept on ATT.

As imaging features of the mass are characteristic, no biopsy is required.

Followup to ensure temporal stability will be performed.

  • -<p>Features are consistent with a fat containing pulmonary lesion. The satellite nodules in the close proximity are likely infective for which the patient was kept on ATT.</p><p>As imaging features of the mass are characteristic, no biopsy is required.</p><p>Followup to ensure temporal stability will be performed.</p>
  • +<p>Features are consistent with a fat-containing pulmonary lesion. The satellite nodules in the close proximity are likely infective for which the patient was kept on ATT.</p><p>As imaging features of the mass are characteristic, no biopsy is required.</p><p>Followup to ensure temporal stability will be performed.</p>
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Smooth soft tissue density nodular lesion (20 x 15mm) with slight lobulation seen in the superior segment of the right lower lobe

  • with evidence of fat density within
  • with two. Also, two satellite nodules in close proximity (likely infective)
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HU value - shows fat density within the lesion

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