Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - C08.381.884

**Synonyms:** - Nodules, Solitary Pulmonary - Pulmonary Nodule, Solitary - Pulmonary Nodules, Solitary - Solitary Pulmonary Nodules - Nodule, Solitary Pulmonary - Solitary Lung Nodule