Distinguishing Benign from Malignant Pulmonary Nodules with Helical Chest CT in Children with Malignant Solid Tumors

Abstract

The frequency of benign nodules and the inconsistency of predictions based on CT features suggest the need for better predictors of pulmonary nodules being malignant or benign, so as to reduce unnecessary thoracotomy in pediatric patients with solid malignancy. .