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3. Thoracic CT shows two non-specific pulmonary masses

The unenhanced thoracic CT confirms the two pulmonary masses detected at chest radiography, and also shows calcified mediastinal lymph nodes, but there is no evidence of cavitation, miliary nodules, or fibrotic lung disease.

Given the unenhanced thoracic CT findings, which of the following represents the most appropriate management step for the evaluation of this patient? (Click on the correct answer to proceed to the fifth of ten pages)

  1. Obtain 18FDG-PET scan
  2. Obtain surgical lung biopsy
  3. Obtain thoracic MRI
  4. Perform bronchoscopy
  5. Repeat contrast-enhanced thoracic CT using a solitary pulmonary nodule protocol

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