| Literature DB >> 24267709 |
Abstract
Current guidelines endorse low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for smokers and former smokers aged 55 to 74, with at least a 30-pack-year smoking history. Adherence to published algorithms for nodule follow-up is strongly encouraged. Future directions for screening research include risk stratification for selection of the screening population and improvements in the diagnostic follow-up for indeterminate pulmonary nodules. Screening for lung cancer with LDCT has revealed that there are indolent lung cancers that may not be fatal. More research is necessary if the risk-benefit ratio in lung cancer screening is to be maximized.Entities:
Keywords: Computed tomography; Lung cancer; Lung cancer screening; Pulmonary nodule; Thoracic imaging
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24267709 PMCID: PMC3939698 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2013.08.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiol Clin North Am ISSN: 0033-8389 Impact factor: 2.303