A systematic examination of low-dose CT (LDCT) scan, beside lung nodules, may disclose the presence of undiagnosed diseases, improving the efficacy and the cost/efficacy of these programs. The study was aimed at evaluating the association between LDCT scan findings and non-oncologic and oncologic diseases.

The additional value of lung cancer screening program in identifying unrecognized diseases

Pedone, Claudio;Zobel, Bruno Beomonte;Incalzi, Raffaele Antonelli;Crucitti, Pierfilippo
2022-01-01

Abstract

A systematic examination of low-dose CT (LDCT) scan, beside lung nodules, may disclose the presence of undiagnosed diseases, improving the efficacy and the cost/efficacy of these programs. The study was aimed at evaluating the association between LDCT scan findings and non-oncologic and oncologic diseases.
2022
Cardiovascular disease
Computed tomography
Lung cancer
Respiratory disorders
Screening
Aged
Chronic Disease
Early Detection of Cancer
Female
Humans
Lung Neoplasms
Male
Middle Aged
Risk Factors
Rome
Smoking
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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