Abstract
Objective: To analyze the occurrence of incidental pulmonary nodules in computed tomography reports performed in a private clinic attended by Montes Claros and the region during the first half of 2017. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, retrospective, epidemiological study with a quantitative approach computed tomography reports of total abdomen and upper abdomen. The information was treated and classified in the light of the Guideline Fleischner Society 2017. Patients in whom an incidental nodule was found were sought by the researchers, who applied a questionnaire, about follow-up and risk factors. Results: Of the 1159 abdominal CT scans analyzed, 54 reports were found that presented pulmonary nodules (4,57%), with a predominance of males (55,56%) and the most committed age range from 45 to 54 years (25 ,92%). Regarding the risk factors, 21,43% of patients with nodules were smokers and 3,57% had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The total follow-up rate was 7.14%, and among those with an indication of follow-up, the rate was 22%. Conclusions: The incidental pulmonary nodule is a common radiological finding, however its follow-up is still not an often observed routine.