Small nodules (≤ 6 mm in diameter) of multiple primary lung cancers: prevalence and management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Synchronous multiple primary lung cancers associated with small non-dominant nodules are commonly encountered. However, the incidence, follow-up, and treatment of small non-dominant tumors have been but little studied. We explored the prevalence and management of small non-dominant tumors and factors associated with interval growth.

Methods

This observational, consecutive, retrospective single-center study enrolled patients diagnosed with synchronous multiple primary lung cancers and small non-dominant tumors (≤ 6 mm in diameter) who underwent resection of the dominant tumor. The incidence, follow-up, and management of small non-dominant tumors and predictors of nodule growth were analyzed.

Results

There were 88 patients (12% of all lung cancer patients) wi

SUBMITTER: Cheng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9628062 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature