Lung lesion
Last updated: Friday, 17, December, 2010
| Causes | Appropriate Tests |
|---|---|
Sputum microscopy and culture including culture for mycobacteria and fungi. | |
Solitary | Sputum cytology; bronchial brush, wash; bronchoalveolar lavage for cytology and/or microbiological testing. FNAB, bronchial biopsy, lung biopsy (lesion) as appropriate, with microbiological testing if indicated. |
Infection
| |
Lung neoplasm | |
Hamartoma | |
Pulmonary infarct | See Vasculitis and Pulmonary embolism. |
Multiple | |
Infection | |
Metastatic Carcinoma | |
Pulmonary infarcts | See Vasculitis and Pulmonary embolism. |