The widespread utilization of chest CT scans has increased the importance of the proper evaluation of incidentally found lung nodules. The primary goal in the evaluation of these nodules is to ...

The results of the study were published in Radiology. Incidental lung nodules are common findings on chest CT and in high-risk groups are more likely to be a sign of early-stage lung cancer.

Noncontrast chest CT with 1–3 mm collimations through the nodule is necessary in the evaluation of the majority of lung nodules. Three to five slices should be obtained through the nodule to ...

In contrast, he says a chest CT scan provides detailed ... imaging allows for the detection of tiny nodules and is especially useful for diagnosing lung cancer at its most treatable stage ...

The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is around ... system to help doctors locate the nodules. With the standard protocol, surgeons use multiple 2D CT scans to guide them.

Many people at risk for lung cancer including current and former smokers undergo regular screening for lung cancer with a low ...

CT of the chest showed bilateral mediastinal ... arrows). CT images in lung windows show multiple pulmonary nodules (Panels C and D, arrows). Subtle nodular interlobular septal thickening is ...

Biodesix, Inc. announced a new study published in CHEST Pulmonary Journal reaffirming the effectiveness of its Nodify CDT® blood-based lung nodule test, which assesses seven autoantibodies linked ...