Lung Nodules, Interventional Pulmonology
A lung nodule is a small growth inside the lung. It can be seen on an X-ray as a small growth. Often, lung nodules are found while performing a diagnostic test such as a chest CT scan or X-ray for another medical reason.
Lung Nodules
Overview
Lung nodules are common and the majority are noncancerous (benign). Noncancerous lung nodules can develop for a number of reasons, including abnormal formation of tissue, inflammation, bacterial and fungal infection, scar tissue, and blood vessel abnormalities. Interventional Pulmonology is a subspecialty in which physicians are trained to diagnose and treat advanced lung diseases using minimally invasive procedures.
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Our approach
Patients benefit greatly from a multidisciplinary program involving a number of University of Minnesota clinicians offering their medical knowledge and experience. Your care team includes lung disease specialists such as interventional pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, radiation oncologists, and pathologists who meet twice weekly to discuss your individualized care plan. This collaboration helps to expedite care by eliminating multiple clinic appointments.
Providers for Lung Nodules
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M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Maple Grove
M Health Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center - Princeton
M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Minneapolis
M Health Fairview Cancer Center - Burnsville
Treatments for Lung Nodules
Services for Lung Nodules
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