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Characteristics of 110 pulmonary nodules, detected on computed tomography (CT)
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Size group based on the axial average diameter | |
| 1–4 mm | 63 (57.3%) |
| 5–7 mm | 32 (29.1%) |
| 8–10 mm | 11 (10.0%) |
| > 10 mm | 4 (3.6%) |
| Mediolateral location | |
| Central | 31 (28.2%) |
| Peripheral | 79 (71.8%) |
| Appearance | |
| Solid | 85 (77.3%) |
| Subsolid | 25 (22.7%) |
| Margin | |
| Smooth | 60 (54.5%) |
| Irregular | 50 (45.5%) |
| Presence of calcifications | |
| Yes | 23 (20.9%) |
| No | 87 (79.1%) |
