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 ...

Lung nodules are clusters of cells found during an x-ray or CT scan that appear as more dense or white spots in the lungs. They might surprise you because lung nodules generally do not cause ...

Using preoperative chest CT scans, researchers identified novel preoperative biomarkers for lung cancer recurrence ...

Robotic bronchoscopy can help diagnose spots in the lungs when they are still small, catching cancer sooner and saving many ...

Dr. Bansal and Staff Sandeep Bansal, MD, FCCP, FACP, Medical Director of The Lung Center and Interventional Pulmonology at ...

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

Accurate detection and segmentation of lung tumors on CT scans is critical for monitoring cancer progression, evaluating treatment responses and planning radiation therapy. Currently, experienced ...

BOSTON - Patients with lung nodules often have to undergo several procedures including biopsy and multiple surgeries, but a Boston hospital is offering a new approach that allows patients to get ...

This model potentially simplifies management by reducing the need for frequent LDCT scans ... CT interpretations, and facilitate outcome monitoring. Effective management of pulmonary nodules ...

“It's a simple CT scan test that only takes minutes ... or spots in the lungs are immediately referred to a specialized lung nodule clinic or other specialized clinics for further management.

A new artificial intelligence model has demonstrated high accuracy in detecting and outlining lung tumors on CT scans, ...

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 ...