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Lung Cancer Imaging: Screening Result and Nodule Management

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  • Susanna Guerrini

    (Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Radiological Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy)

  • Davide Del Roscio

    (Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences and of Radiological Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy)

  • Matteo Zanoni

    (Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences and of Radiological Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy)

  • Paolo Cameli

    (Respiratory Diseases Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy)

  • Elena Bargagli

    (Respiratory Diseases Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy)

  • Luca Volterrani

    (Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences and of Radiological Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy)

  • Maria Antonietta Mazzei

    (Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences and of Radiological Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
    Italian Society of Medical and Interventional Radiology (SIRM), SIRM Foundation, 20122 Milan, Italy)

  • Luca Luzzi

    (Lung Transplant Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy)

Abstract

Background : Lung cancer (LC) represents the main cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, especially because the majority of patients present with an advanced stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis. This systematic review describes the evidence behind screening results and the current guidelines available to manage lung nodules. Methods: This review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The following electronic databases were searched: PubMed, EMBASE, and the Web of Science. Results: Five studies were included in the systematic review. The study cohort included 46,364 patients, and, in this case series, LC was detected in 9028 patients. Among the patients with detected LC, 1261 died of lung cancer, 3153 died of other types of cancers and 4614 died of other causes. Conclusions: This systematic review validates the use of CT in LC screening follow-ups, and bids for future integration and implementation of nodule management protocols to improve LC screening, avoid missed cancers and to reduce the number of unnecessary investigations.

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  • Susanna Guerrini & Davide Del Roscio & Matteo Zanoni & Paolo Cameli & Elena Bargagli & Luca Volterrani & Maria Antonietta Mazzei & Luca Luzzi, 2022. "Lung Cancer Imaging: Screening Result and Nodule Management," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(4), pages 1-10, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:4:p:2460-:d:754281
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