{"id":652,"date":"2020-07-13T16:09:32","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T16:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/?page_id=652"},"modified":"2025-12-16T02:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T02:54:09","slug":"pulmonary-nodules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/pulmonary-nodules\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulmonary Nodules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Pulmonary Nodule?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_797259295_800px-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a small growth in the lung that ranges from 0.5 \u2013 2 cm. Any larger would be a pulmonary mass which has a higher chance of being cancerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doctors usually compare imaging tests of these nodules over some time to see if there is an increase in number or size to determine if it is cancerous. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These nodules are hardly detected, reportedly only being found in 1% of X-rays and 30% of CT scans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of Pulmonary Nodules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two main types of pulmonary nodules. Benign nodules (non-cancerous) or malignant nodules which are determined by multiple features, including the size, shape, characteristic and content within the growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benign nodules can be caused by infections from diseases such as tuberculosis or fungal infections or may be the result of scarring from previous infections. Other chronic illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis may also lead to infections that form tumours. Lastly, fibrous growths which are the uncontrolled growth of fibrous tissues in the lungs may also lead to lung nodules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cancerous nodules can form due to a variety of cancers from primary lung cancer to cancer that has metastasized from other parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Pulmonary Nodules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are usually asymptomatic (without symptoms) and commonly picked up when patients go for screening. Occasionally, they manifest in a persistent cough that does not go away despite patients having sought treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"56cd04\" class=\"section-56cd04 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"9016e0\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-9016e0 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-56cd04\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Chest X-Ray<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-ge0b079\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-ge0b079 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Pulmonary nodules will commonly show up as a spot in chest X-rays if they are larger than 1cm in diameter. As a result, it is only commonly discovered when patients are checking for other respiratory conditions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"59e750\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-59e750 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-56cd04\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">CT Scan<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g652cd0\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-g652cd0 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ICTS_Article-page-Images-CT-Scan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ICTS_Article-page-Images-CT-Scan-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ICTS_Article-page-Images-CT-Scan-768x413.jpg 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ICTS_Article-page-Images-CT-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"\">In recent years, CT scans are becoming a common method of screening for such illnesses. At ICTS, we offer a screening package which involves a low dose non-contrast CT scan that can pick up nodules as small as 5mm in diameter. These nodules will be accessed over some time to examine if they grow in size or multiply in numbers. This will allow the detection of cancerous nodules.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"f63395\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-f63395 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-56cd04\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">PET CT Scan<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g3c37eb\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-g3c37eb gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Once a cancerous nodule has been confirmed either via a CT scan or a biopsy, the PET CT scan is used to evaluate metabolic activity levels. A cancerous nodule would require more resources to grow and thus it operates at a higher metabolic level. The PET CT scan will light up in these areas thus pinpointing the location of these cancerous nodules.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"26a56b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-26a56b gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-56cd04\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Biopsy<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-gfcc1f6\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-gfcc1f6 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">A needle directed by the guidance of a CT scan will be inserted into the nodule to obtain a sample of tissue. This tissue will later be sent for testing of any abnormal activity. This will help Dr Aneez determine if the nodule is cancerous.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ded9dc\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-ded9dc gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-56cd04\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Bronchoscopy<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g524b09\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-g524b09 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_724939750_800px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_724939750_800px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_724939750_800px-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_724939750_800px.jpg 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/shutterstock_724939750_800px-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br>This procedure involves the use of the bronchoscope \u2013 a flexible tube with a camera attached to it.<br>It will be guided from the mouth into the airways to then carry out a biopsy.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"2d6a31\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-2d6a31 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-56cd04\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Electromagnetic Navigational Bronchoscopy<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-56cd04 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g63c768\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-g63c768 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ICTS_Pulmonary-Nodules-Articles-Images-ENB.jpg 800w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ICTS_Pulmonary-Nodules-Articles-Images-ENB-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ICTS_Pulmonary-Nodules-Articles-Images-ENB-768x534.jpg 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ICTS_Pulmonary-Nodules-Articles-Images-ENB.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br>This advanced procedure makes use of a navigational guidance system that targets nodules of similar sizes to achieve accurate sampling of tissues. They are also used in targeting a nodule for dye marking pre-operatively before proceeding to surgery to resect the nodule accurately.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For benign nodules, no treatment would be required. However, if it is due to an active infection, that problem will be assessed and treated accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the patient is unable to get a conclusive diagnosis despite having undergone a biopsy, an excision biopsy will be recommended to remove the nodule via surgical methods. At ICTS, minimally invasive surgical options are preferential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"51d057\" class=\"section-51d057 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"a64b22\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-a64b22 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-51d057\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<section id=\"gm5ef3476\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gm5ef3476 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm3080d1\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm3080d1 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm3080d1\" class=\"section-gm3080d1 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first is video-assisted thoracic surgery. This will occur via 2-3 keyhole incisions in the chest to facilitate faster recovery. The nodule will then be removed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"1309ee\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-1309ee gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-51d057\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g765299\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-g765299 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">This procedure is performed from a robotic platform and would be able to give the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cardiothoracic surgeon in Singapore<\/a>&nbsp;more precision in the surgery. A special marking dye is used to further pinpoint the location for incision which allows for smaller cuts and shorter recovery times.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"5b712c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m6-item section-5b712c gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-51d057\"><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gm-ah-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Thoracotomy<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-51d057 gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-ga16e6e\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e0 section-ga16e6e gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">This is the traditional form of open lung surgery whereby an incision is made in the chest wall for the lung specialist in Singapore to remove the nodule. As this form of surgery is more invasive, it requires a longer hospitalisation period along with longer recovery time.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview What is a Pulmonary Nodule? It is a small growth in the lung that ranges from 0.5 \u2013 2 cm. 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