Imaging appearances, CT evolution patterns, and surgical prognosis of stage I lung squamous cell carcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Lung squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is a prevalent subtype of lung cancer characterized by a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis and preoperative prognostic prediction are critical for effective patient stratification, guiding clinical management, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. This study aims to investigate the imaging appearances, dynamic changes during follow-up CT, and surgical prognosis of stage I LSCC.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was performed on 363 patients with central type (c-LSCC) and 310 patients with peripheral type (p-LSCC). The imaging features of c-LSCC and p-LSCC were first established. Subsequently, the dynamic changes of both types during follow-up CT scans were assessed and compared. Finally, the surgical prognosis for each LS

SUBMITTER: Zhao WH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12625724 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature