Malignant lung nodule pre-treatment
- Chest X-rays are often used to monitor response to treatment for lung cancer
- This image shows a large rounded nodule in the right mid-zone
Malignant lung nodule pre-treatment - detail
- A close-up view shows it has a spiculated edge - a feature associated with malignant lesions
- Lung cancer was diagnosed following biopsy and radiotherapy treatment was started
Post-radiotherapy
- The nodule is much smaller after treatment with stereotactic radiotherapy