Pediatric Pulmonary Nodules: Imaging Guidelines and Recommendations

Radiol Clin North Am. 2022 Jan;60(1):55-67. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2021.08.004.

Abstract

Incidental pulmonary nodules are not infrequently identified on computed tomography imaging in the pediatric population and can be a challenge in suggesting appropriate follow-up recommendations. An evidence-based and practical imaging approach for diagnosis and appropriate directed management is essential for optimal patient care. This article provides an up-to-date review of the pediatric pulmonary nodule literature and suggests a practical algorithm to manage pulmonary nodules in the pediatric population.

Keywords: Computed tomography (CT); Magnetic resonance imaging (MR imaging); Malignancy; Nodules; Pediatric; Pulmonary; Radiography; Thoracic.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Radiography / methods*
  • Solitary Pulmonary Nodule / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods