In medicine, nodules are small firm lumps, usually greater than 1 cm in diameter. [1] [2] If filled with fluid they are referred to as cysts. [2] Smaller (less than 0.5 cm) raised soft tissue bumps may be termed papules. [3]

2019年9月30日 · Dermatologists use nodules as a general term to describe any lump underneath the skin that’s at least 1 centimeter in size. It’s not a specific diagnosis. Rather, it’s used to communicate to...

2021年6月7日 · Nodules are abnormal tissue growths that can be found anywhere in the body. Although they are often benign, some nodules are symptoms of an underlying health condition.

2022年10月27日 · Nodules are common and most are benign and painless. However, if you have worsening symptoms or notice your nodule getting bigger, you should visit your doctor. Some nodules can indicate a more serious medical problem and your doctor will help you identify if you need any additional tests.

2024年11月13日 · Pulmonary nodules are areas of abnormal growth on your lungs. They usually don’t cause symptoms. Providers see them on imaging like X-rays or CT scans. Infections, autoimmune diseases and cancer can cause them. They’re usually noncancerous but your provider may have you get a biopsy or follow-up imaging.

2023年2月10日 · When a health condition presents with nodules, it is considered nodularity. Nodules are incredibly common and can be cancerous (malignant) or benign (non-cancerous). This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and types of nodules a person can develop throughout their lifetime.

2023年5月25日 · Nodules are areas that are denser than normal lung tissue and usually don't cause symptoms. Lung nodules often are discovered incidentally during imaging for other health conditions, such as a chest X-ray or CT scan.

Studies show that careful surveillance can eliminate unnecessary surgery and diagnose lung cancer at a curable stage. The Lung Nodule Program is one of only a handful of programs in the country and the first in the Philadelphia region. The goal of the lung nodule program is two-fold:

A thyroid nodule is a growth (lump) in the thyroid gland, located at the front of the neck. Find out more about what causes thyroid nodules and how they are treated.

Treatment for lung nodules may range from a “watchful waiting” approach for benign nodules to surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy for malignant nodules. Learn more.