Spectrum of Subsolid Pulmonary Nodules and Overdiagnsis

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for lung cancer screening is currently recommended by medical organizations in the United States (US) and the US Preventative Services Task Force.1 –3 Subsolid pulmonary nodules continue to present a significant challenge in terms of detection and management on chest CT. Albeit they can represent acute inflammatory lesions, subsolid nodules are highly associated with the spectrum of lung adenocarcinoma,2,4–8 ranging from preinvasive to inva sive, with varying clinical behaviors that hinder their characterization and management.
Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research