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SOLITARY COIN LESIONS OF THE LUNG

SOLITARY COIN LESIONS OF THE LUNG Pulmonary lesions described as coin lesions because of their roentgenographic appearance were studied in 95 patients. The study was limited to solitary lesions, homogeneous or calcified, 1.0 to 4.5 cm. in size, round or oval in shape, with sharp borders surrounded by normal lung, found during the examination of asymptomatic patients. The final diagnosis was based on histological examination. This showed the lesion to be malignant in 6 cases. In 55 cases it was a fibrocaseous granuloma, and in 14 it was a tuberculoma. The size of the lesion was not significant. Calcification in a solitary pulmonary nodule is a good but not an absolute sign that it is benign. The authors believe that solitary pulmonary lesions, with few exceptions, should be excised and examined histologically. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

SOLITARY COIN LESIONS OF THE LUNG

JAMA , Volume 173 (14) – Aug 6, 1960

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American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1960 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0098-7484
eISSN
1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.1960.03020320012004
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Abstract

Pulmonary lesions described as coin lesions because of their roentgenographic appearance were studied in 95 patients. The study was limited to solitary lesions, homogeneous or calcified, 1.0 to 4.5 cm. in size, round or oval in shape, with sharp borders surrounded by normal lung, found during the examination of asymptomatic patients. The final diagnosis was based on histological examination. This showed the lesion to be malignant in 6 cases. In 55 cases it was a fibrocaseous granuloma, and in 14 it was a tuberculoma. The size of the lesion was not significant. Calcification in a solitary pulmonary nodule is a good but not an absolute sign that it is benign. The authors believe that solitary pulmonary lesions, with few exceptions, should be excised and examined histologically.

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JAMAAmerican Medical Association

Published: Aug 6, 1960

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