Abstract

ORTA, Ramiro et al. Subsolid pulmonary nodules at multislice computed tomography: Characteristics and differential diagnosis with lung adenocarcinoma. Rev. argent. radiol. [online]. 2013, vol.77, n.2. ISSN 1852-9992.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7811/rarv77n2a02.

In recent years, detection of pulmonary nodules has increased as a result of the use of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) and the implementation of lung cancer screening programs with low-dose computed tomography (CT). This has raised special interest in the subsolid type of nodules because of their probable malignant etiology, especially adenocarcinoma (ADC). With a thorough analysis of multislice computed tomography images, it is possible to identify certain morphological characteristics of each nodule and to make an approximate correlation with its probable histology considering the clinical and epidemiological context of the patient. This allows for a presumptive diagnosis and an approximate prognosis, on which we can base decisions on therapeutic management and follow-up procedures.

Keywords : Subsolid pulmonary nodules; Lung adenocarcinoma; Multislice computed tomography.

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