Fleischner Societyproposed follow up recommendationsfor small solid nodules
4-6 mm, F/U in 12 months,stop if no change.
6-8mm, F/U in 6-12 months,then up to 18-24 months if nochange.
>8mm, CT F/U 3, 9, 24 monthsor PET/enhanced CT/bx
<4mm F/U 12 months, stop ifno change
4-6 mm, F/U 6-12 months, then18-24 months if no change
6-8 mm, F/U 3-6 months, then18-24 months if no change
>8 mm, same as for low riskpatients