ArticleRadiology2025
Risk of Malignancy in Cystic Lung Lesions in a Lung Cancer CT Screening Program.
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- The Contribution of Radial Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Cystic Lesions.Cureus · 2026Article
- Risk Factors and Prognosis Analysis of Infiltrating Micropapillary Carcinoma of Breast: A Retrospective Study.Breast cancer (Dove Medical Press) · 2026Article
- MSCT Manifestations and Quantitative Dynamic Evolution of Lung Cancer Associated with Cystic Airspaces: A Retrospective Analysis of 102 Cases with Emphasis on Adenocarcinoma.Cancer management and research · 2026Article
- Understanding cystic lung lesions in smokers with interstitial lung disease: radiologic-pathological correlation.Insights into imaging · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background There is currently a lack of consensus regarding the risk of malignancy and the natural history of cystic lung lesions. Purpose To evaluate imaging characteristics associated with the risk of malignancy of cystic lung lesions in a lung cancer screening program. Materials and Methods This retrospective study included all CT lung cancer screening examinations performed from January 2015 to July 2023 in a large health care network. Radiology reports were queried for cystic lesions. Baseline CT images were reviewed, and lesion morphologic characteristics and size were recorded. All follow-up CT scans were evaluated for changes in the lesion. The risk of growth and diagnosis of cancer over time were analyzed with Kaplan-Meier curves. Results Among 15 762 patients, 235 were found to have cystic lung lesions; 33 (14%) of these patients were diagnosed with lung cancer arising from the cystic lesion. Increased risk of cancer was associated with nodular wall thickening (odds ratio [OR], 11;
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