35 coses with the diagnosis of Solitory Pulmonory Nodule (NPSJ fhat were studied from 1996 to september 2000, are reviewed.
lnifially the diagnosis wos made with a simple radiogrophy. Then 33 (94%) continued the study with CT ond confirmed through videothoracoscopy biopsy.
In 10 potients molignant tumors were diagnosed, in which 6 were adenocarcinomo, 3 scomous cell carcinoma and 1 adenoescamous carcinoma.
We performed oncologic surgery os a complement to ali of the cases that initiolly were informed as malignant nodules (13 cases).
After the diagnosis of NPS, fhe frecuency of malignant nodules demands a histologicall study. This study suggests the major role of fhe VTS in t he diagnosis and adecuate treatment of NPS.
Cardemil, G. ., Rodríguez, F. ., Baeza, L. ., Salguero, J. ., Escobar, C. ., & Puchi, A. . (2002). Abordaje videotoracoscópico del Nódulo Pulmonar Solitario: su rol diagnóstico y terapéutico. Revista Hospital Clínico Universidad De Chile, 13(2), pp. 89–96. https://doi.org/10.5354/2735-7996.2002.79658
