Pulmonary Perifissural Nodules on CT Scans: Rapid Growth Is Not a Predictor of Malignancy

PFNs are frequently found at CT scans for lung cancer. They can show growth rates in the range of malignant nodules, but none of the PFNs in the present study turned out to be malignant. Recognition of PFNs can reduce the number of follow-up examinations required for the workup of suspicious nodules.