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;Beomonte Zobel, Bruno;Antonelli Incalzi, Raffaele;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
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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