A case of suspected lung metastases from colorectal adenocarcinoma is discussed. A diagnostic approach for follow-up of resected patients is proposed. It includes available diagnostic imaging for the characterization of metastatic pulmonary nodules together with methods for the differential diagnosis between primary malignant nodules and benign nodules.
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