Precise diagnosis and prognosis assessment of malignant lung nodules: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Pulmonary nodules (PNs) are small (≤3 cm) radiographic opacities within lung parenchyma. The use of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has led to a significant increase in the identification of solitary nodules. Malignant lung nodules comprise only 5% of all nodules, with management differing greatly from benign cases. Despite diagnostic advancements, there is heterogeneity in prognosis, which can result in undertreatment of high-risk patients and inappropriate treatment for low-risk patients. Therefore, accurately distinguishing benign from malignant nodules and effectively stratifying the risk of malignant nodules is a pressing clinical challenge requiring urgent resolution. The main objectives of this review were to explore the research progress in the

SUBMITTER: Wen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635230 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature