Table 1 Types of lung nodules and criteria for Identification.

From: A novel method based on a multiscale convolution neural network for identifying lung nodules

type

Some criteria for identification

Sample

Mediastinal septum(cm)

Thickness of layer (mm)

Allowed quantity

CT value

Irregular dense shadow(cm)

SN

D < 0.3

< 1.25

/

50-70HU

0 < W < 1

0 < L < 1

PGGO

0 < D < 1

< 1.15

0–10

600-700HU

N

MGGO

0.3 < D

> 1.25

0–10

400-500HU

W > 0.5

Special

Y

Y

Y

> 50 HU

Y

Normal

N

N

/

< 50 HU

N

  1. “Y” represents yes, “N” represents no, “S” represents special type, “D” represents diameter “W” represents width and “L” represents lengths.