Subsolid pulmonary nodules: Controversy and perspective

Ground glass and part-solid nodules, collectively referred to as subsolid nodules, present a challenge in management, with a high risk of malignancy but, when malignant, demonstrating indolent behavior. Emerging data suggest longer follow-up intervals and shorter duration of follow-up is likely appr...

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Main Authors: Mark M. Hammer, Hiroto Hatabu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:European Journal of Radiology Open
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352047720300563
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Summary:Ground glass and part-solid nodules, collectively referred to as subsolid nodules, present a challenge in management, with a high risk of malignancy but, when malignant, demonstrating indolent behavior. Emerging data suggest longer follow-up intervals and shorter duration of follow-up is likely appropriate in these nodules. Additionally, definitive therapy is shifting to less aggressive approaches such as sub-lobar resection. Patients may benefit from individualized approaches, incorporating both patient and imaging features to determine whether treatment is necessary.
ISSN:2352-0477