Which Finding Suggests a Benign Etiology in the Differential Diagnosis

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which finding suggests a benign etiology in the differential diagnosis of a solitary pulmonary nodule?

• A) The nodule is 3 cm in diameter on the current films.
• B) The patient is 43 years of age.
• C) The nodule is completely calcified on the current films.
• D) The nodule is noted on films taken 2 months ago.

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