Case: Diagnostic Workstations
A 58-year-old male patient with a history of smoking presents with a persistent cough and weight loss. A CT scan of the chest is ordered to evaluate for possible lung cancer. The radiologist uses a diagnostic workstation to review the CT images, comparing them with previous scans to assess any changes in the lung tissue.
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The CT images reveal a suspicious mass in the right upper lobe of the lung. The mass appears irregular and measures approximately 3.5 cm in diameter. There are also signs of lymphadenopathy in the mediastinum.
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What is the next step in evaluating the suspicious lung mass?