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Melemenidis S, Knight JC, Kersemans V, Perez-Balderas F, Zarghami N, Soto MS, Cornelissen B, Muschel RJ, Sibson NR. In Vivo PET Detection of Lung Micrometastasis in Mice by Targeting Endothelial VCAM-1 Using a Dual-Contrast PET/MRI Probe. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7160. [PMID: 39000268 PMCID: PMC11241628 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Current clinical diagnostic imaging methods for lung metastases are sensitive only to large tumours (1-2 mm cross-sectional diameter), and early detection can dramatically improve treatment. We have previously demonstrated that an antibody-targeted MRI contrast agent based on microparticles of iron oxide (MPIO; 1 μm diameter) enables the imaging of endothelial vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1). Using a mouse model of lung metastasis, upregulation of endothelial VCAM-1 expression was demonstrated in micrometastasis-associated vessels but not in normal lung tissue, and binding of VCAM-MPIO to these vessels was evident histologically. Owing to the lack of proton MRI signals in the lungs, we modified the VCAM-MPIO to include zirconium-89 (89Zr, t1/2 = 78.4 h) in order to allow the in vivo detection of lung metastases by positron emission tomography (PET). Using this new agent (89Zr-DFO-VCAM-MPIO), it was possible to detect the presence of micrometastases within the lung in vivo from ca. 140 μm in diameter. Histological analysis combined with autoradiography confirmed the specific binding of the agent to the VCAM-1 expressing vasculature at the sites of pulmonary micrometastases. By retaining the original VCAM-MPIO as the basis for this new molecular contrast agent, we have created a dual-modality (PET/MRI) agent for the concurrent detection of lung and brain micrometastases.
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- Stavros Melemenidis
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford School of Medicine, Cancer Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
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- Clinical Nuclear Medicine Imaging, Siemens Healthineers, 2595 BN The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Seville, 41004 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oncology, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7DQ, UK
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- Department of Oncology, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7DQ, UK
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Azour L, Oh AS, Prosper AE, Toussie D, Villasana-Gomez G, Pourzand L. Subsolid Nodules: Significance and Current Understanding. Clin Chest Med 2024; 45:263-277. [PMID: 38816087 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Subsolid nodules are heterogeneously appearing and behaving entities, commonly encountered incidentally and in high-risk populations. Accurate characterization of subsolid nodules, and application of evolving surveillance guidelines, facilitates evidence-based and multidisciplinary patient-centered management.
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- Lea Azour
- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Box 957437, 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7437, USA.
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Box 957437, 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7437, USA
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Box 957437, 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7437, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, 660 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, 660 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Box 957437, 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7437, USA
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Chen J, Cao R, Jiao S, Dong Y, Wang Z, Zhu H, Luo Q, Zhang L, Wang H, Yin X. Application value of a computer-aided diagnosis and management system for the detection of lung nodules. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2023; 13:6929-6941. [PMID: 37869302 PMCID: PMC10585542 DOI: 10.21037/qims-22-1297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Background Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems can help reduce radiologists' workload. This study assessed the value of a CAD system for the detection of lung nodules on chest computed tomography (CT) images. Methods The study retrospectively analyzed the CT images of patients who underwent routine health checkups between August 2019 and November 2019 at 3 hospitals in China. All images were first assessed by 2 radiologists manually in a blinded manner, which was followed by assessment with the CAD system. The location and classification of the lung nodules were determined. The final diagnosis was made by a panel of experts, including 2 associate chief radiologists and 1 chief radiologist at the radiology department. The sensitivity for nodule detection and false-positive nodules per case were calculated. Results A total of 1,002 CT images were included in the study, and the process was completed for 999 images. The sensitivity of the CAD system and manual detection was 90.19% and 49.88% (P<0.001), respectively. Similar sensitivity was observed between manual detection and the CAD system in lung nodules >15 mm (P=0.08). The false-positive nodules per case for the CAD system were 0.30±0.84 and those for manual detection were 0.24±0.68 (P=0.12). The sensitivity of the CAD system was higher than that of the radiologists, but the increase in the false-positive rate was only slight. Conclusions In addition to reducing the workload for medical professionals, a CAD system developed using a deep-learning model was highly effective and accurate in detecting lung nodules and did not demonstrate a meaningfully higher the false-positive rate.
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- Jingwen Chen
- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of R&D, VoxelCloud, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Shen YY, Jiang J, Zhao J, Song J. Lung squamous cell carcinoma presenting as rare clustered cystic lesions: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:13006-13014. [PMID: 36569005 PMCID: PMC9782924 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.13006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death. Early diagnosis is critical to improving a patient’s chance of survival. However, lung cancer associated with cystic airspaces is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed due to the absence of clinical symptoms, poor imaging specificity, and high risk of biopsy-related complications.
CASE SUMMARY We report an unusual case of cancer in a 55-year-old man, in which the lesion evolved from a small solitary thin-walled cyst to lung squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) with metastases in both lungs. The SCC manifested as rare clustered cystic lesions, detected on chest computed tomography. There were air-fluid levels, compartments, and bronchial arteries in the cystic lesions. Additionally, there was no clear extrathoracic metastasis. After chemotherapy, the patient achieved a partial response, type I respiratory failure was relieved, and the lung lesions became a clustered thin-walled cyst.
CONCLUSION Pulmonary cystic lesions require regular imaging follow-up. Lung SCC should be a diagnostic consideration in cases of thin-walled cysts as well as multiple clustered cystic lesions.
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- Yu-Yao Shen
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai 264000, Shandong Province, China
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Okonkwo UC, Ohagwu CC, Aronu ME, Okafor CE, Idumah CI, Okokpujie IP, Chukwu NN, Chukwunyelu CE. Ionizing radiation protection and the linear No-threshold controversy: Extent of support or counter to the prevailing paradigm. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY 2022; 253-254:106984. [PMID: 36057228 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2022.106984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study has developed a relationship that categorized radiation protection and allows for a proper, clear, and concise review of the different classifications in terms of principles of protection, dose criteria, categories, fundamental tools, exposure situations, applications and control measures. With the groundwork laid, advances of the linear no-threshold (LNT) model which has attracted attention in the field of radiobiology and epidemiology were examined in detail. Various plausible dose-response relationship scenarios were x-rayed under low-dose extrapolation. Intensive review of factors opposing the LNT model involving radiophobia (including misdiagnosis, alternative surgery/imaging, suppression of ionizing radiation (IR) research); radiobiology (including DNA damage repair, apoptosis/necrosis, senescence protection) and cost issues (including-high operating cost of LNT, incorrect prioritization, exaggeration of LNT impact, risk-to-benefit analysis) were performed. On the other hand, factors supporting the use of LNT were equally examined, they include regulatory bodies' endorsement, insufficient statistical significance, partial DNA repair, variability of irradiated bodies, different latency periods for cancer, dynamic nature of threshold and conflicting interests. After considering the gaps in the scientific investigations that either support or counter the scientific paradigm on the use of LNT model, further research and advocacy is recommended that will ultimately lead to the acceptance of an alternative paradigm by the international regulators.
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- Ugochukwu C Okonkwo
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
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- Department of Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Radiology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Afe-Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- National Engineering Design Development Institute, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
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Borg M, Hilberg O, Andersen MB, Weinreich UM, Rasmussen TR. Increased use of computed tomography in Denmark: stage shift toward early stage lung cancer through incidental findings. Acta Oncol 2022; 61:1256-1262. [PMID: 36264585 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2022.2135134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Computed tomography (CT) examinations are increasingly used worldwide and incidental findings are growing likewise. Lung cancer stage at diagnosis is pivotal to survival. The earliest stage of lung cancer, stage IA is in most cases asymptomatic. Potentially, increased use of clinical CTs could induce a stage shift toward earlier lung cancer diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data on the number of CT thorax in Denmark and the stage distribution of Danish lung cancer patients 2013-2020 were acquired from, respectively, the Danish Health Data Authority and the Danish Lung Cancer Registry. Clinical auditing of stage IA lung cancer patients was performed in the period 2019-2021 in a Danish region to assess the reasons for referral. Auditing of stage IV lung cancer patients was done to see whether a CT thorax was performed in a two-year period before diagnosis. RESULTS All regions showed an increase in CTs per 1000 inhabitants. However, the number of CTs performed in 2013 differed by more than 50% among regions, and the increase per year also differed, from an increase of 1.9 to 3.4 more examinations per year. A significant correlation between CTs and fraction of stage IA lung cancers was seen in four out of the five regions. The audit of stage IA lung cancer cases revealed that 86.8% were incidental findings. Audit of stage IV lung cancer found that 4.3% had a nodule/infiltrate on a previous CT within a 2-year period prior to the diagnosis of lung cancer that was the probable origin of stage IV lung cancer. CONCLUSION The study found that the vast majority of early-stage lung cancers were incidental findings. It highlights that follow-up algorithms of incidental findings should be used in accordance with guidelines and it should be unequivocally how the CT follow-up of pulmonary infiltrates is managed.
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- M Borg
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.,Department of Medicine, Lillebaelt Hospital Vejle, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Medicine, Lillebaelt Hospital Vejle, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases and Allergy, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Deep Learning Algorithms for Diagnosis of Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14163856. [PMID: 36010850 PMCID: PMC9405626 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14163856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic performance of current deep learning algorithms for the diagnosis of lung cancer. We searched major databases up to June 2022 to include studies that used artificial intelligence to diagnose lung cancer, using the histopathological analysis of true positive cases as a reference. The quality of the included studies was assessed independently by two authors based on the revised Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies. Six studies were included in the analysis. The pooled sensitivity and specificity were 0.93 (95% CI 0.85−0.98) and 0.68 (95% CI 0.49−0.84), respectively. Despite the significantly high heterogeneity for sensitivity (I2 = 94%, p < 0.01) and specificity (I2 = 99%, p < 0.01), most of it was attributed to the threshold effect. The pooled SROC curve with a bivariate approach yielded an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.90 (95% CI 0.86 to 0.92). The DOR for the studies was 26.7 (95% CI 19.7−36.2) and heterogeneity was 3% (p = 0.40). In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we found that when using the summary point from the SROC, the pooled sensitivity and specificity of DL algorithms for the diagnosis of lung cancer were 93% and 68%, respectively.
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Zhu B, Zheng S, Jiang T, Hu B. Evaluation of dual-energy and perfusion CT parameters for diagnosing solitary pulmonary nodules. Thorac Cancer 2021; 12:2691-2697. [PMID: 34409741 PMCID: PMC8520802 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background To evaluate the correlation and accuracy of dual‐energy CT (DECT) (70/Sn150) and low‐dose volume perfusion CT (VPCT) parameters for the diagnosis of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPN). Methods A total of 15 patients with benign SPN (mean age 56 ± 7 years) and 34 patients with malignant SPN and clinical indication for surgery (mean age 58 ± 6 years) were enrolled from July 2017 to September 2019 at a single institution. All the patients underwent low‐dose VPCT with a scan volume of 114 mm on the z‐axis and a venous phase enhancement DECT (70/150 Sn) scan just before surgery on the same day. All CT findings were studied in comparison with the pathological results after surgery. Perfusion and dual‐energy CT parameters such as blood flow (BF), blood volume (BV), mean transit time (MTT), flow extraction product (FED), pulmonary nodule enhancement peak (PPnod) and iodine concentration (IC) were evaluated as well as t‐test, chi‐square test, Pearson correlation analysis, and ROC curve analysis to determine the significance of study parameters. Results The effective radiation dosage of the VPCT and DECT scans were 4.67 ± 0.26 mSv and 0.32 ± 0.10 mSv, respectively. Significant correlations were found between iodine concentration from DECT and VPCT parameters (r = 0.376–0.533, p < 0.05). The sensitivity and specificity of IC to differentiate the SPN were 86.67% and 72.73%, which was slightly lower than that of BV (94.44%, 73.33%), FED (88.89%, 80.00%) and PPnod (94.44%, 80.00%). Conclusions VPCT scans have low radiation dosage achieved by shortening the z‐axis scan range for assessment of SPN. IC from DECT is significantly correlated with VPCT parameters, and VPCT parameters have better diagnostic performance for SPN than DECT parameters.
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- Beilin Zhu
- Beijing Chaoyang Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Chaoyang Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Chaoyang Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Chaoyang Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Kauczor HU, Baird AM, Blum TG, Bonomo L, Bostantzoglou C, Burghuber O, Čepická B, Comanescu A, Couraud S, Devaraj A, Jespersen V, Morozov S, Nardi Agmon I, Peled N, Powell P, Prosch H, Ravara S, Rawlinson J, Revel MP, Silva M, Snoeckx A, van Ginneken B, van Meerbeeck JP, Vardavas C, von Stackelberg O, Gaga M. ESR/ERS statement paper on lung cancer screening. Eur Respir J 2020; 55:13993003.00506-2019. [PMID: 32051182 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00506-2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
In Europe, lung cancer ranks third among the most common cancers, remaining the biggest killer. Since the publication of the first European Society of Radiology and European Respiratory Society joint white paper on lung cancer screening (LCS) in 2015, many new findings have been published and discussions have increased considerably. Thus, this updated expert opinion represents a narrative, non-systematic review of the evidence from LCS trials and description of the current practice of LCS as well as aspects that have not received adequate attention until now. Reaching out to the potential participants (persons at high risk), optimal communication and shared decision-making will be key starting points. Furthermore, standards for infrastructure, pathways and quality assurance are pivotal, including promoting tobacco cessation, benefits and harms, overdiagnosis, quality, minimum radiation exposure, definition of management of positive screen results and incidental findings linked to respective actions as well as cost-effectiveness. This requires a multidisciplinary team with experts from pulmonology and radiology as well as thoracic oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, family doctors, patient representatives and others. The ESR and ERS agree that Europe's health systems need to adapt to allow citizens to benefit from organised pathways, rather than unsupervised initiatives, to allow early diagnosis of lung cancer and reduce the mortality rate. Now is the time to set up and conduct demonstration programmes focusing, among other points, on methodology, standardisation, tobacco cessation, education on healthy lifestyle, cost-effectiveness and a central registry.
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- Hans-Ulrich Kauczor
- Dept of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, German Center of Lung Research, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Central Pathology Laboratory, Trinity College Dublin, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Dept of Radiology, Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Service de Pneumologie et Oncologie Thoracique, Hospices Civils de Lyon, CH Lyon Sud, Pierre Bénite, France.,Faculté de Médecine et de Maïeutique Lyon Sud - Charles Mérieux, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Oullins, France
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- Dept of Health Care of Moscow, Research and Practical Clinical Center of Diagnostics and Telemedicine Technologies, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Thoracic Cancer Unit, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tiqwa, Israel
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- Dept of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilha, Portugal.,Tobacco Cessation Unit, CHCB University Hospital, Covilha, Portugal
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- Section of Radiology, Dept of Medicine and Surgery (DiMeC), University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Image Sciences Institute, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Dept of Radiology, Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.,Center for Global Tobacco Control, Department of Society, Human Development and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Dept of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, German Center of Lung Research, Heidelberg, Germany
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- 7th Respiratory Medicine Dept, Athens Chest Hospital Sotiria, Athens, Greece
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Kauczor HU, Baird AM, Blum TG, Bonomo L, Bostantzoglou C, Burghuber O, Čepická B, Comanescu A, Couraud S, Devaraj A, Jespersen V, Morozov S, Agmon IN, Peled N, Powell P, Prosch H, Ravara S, Rawlinson J, Revel MP, Silva M, Snoeckx A, van Ginneken B, van Meerbeeck JP, Vardavas C, von Stackelberg O, Gaga M. ESR/ERS statement paper on lung cancer screening. Eur Radiol 2020; 30:3277-3294. [PMID: 32052170 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-06727-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
In Europe, lung cancer ranks third among the most common cancers, remaining the biggest killer. Since the publication of the first European Society of Radiology and European Respiratory Society joint white paper on lung cancer screening (LCS) in 2015, many new findings have been published and discussions have increased considerably. Thus, this updated expert opinion represents a narrative, non-systematic review of the evidence from LCS trials and description of the current practice of LCS as well as aspects that have not received adequate attention until now. Reaching out to the potential participants (persons at high risk), optimal communication and shared decision-making will be key starting points. Furthermore, standards for infrastructure, pathways and quality assurance are pivotal, including promoting tobacco cessation, benefits and harms, overdiagnosis, quality, minimum radiation exposure, definition of management of positive screen results and incidental findings linked to respective actions as well as cost-effectiveness. This requires a multidisciplinary team with experts from pulmonology and radiology as well as thoracic oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, family doctors, patient representatives and others. The ESR and ERS agree that Europe's health systems need to adapt to allow citizens to benefit from organised pathways, rather than unsupervised initiatives, to allow early diagnosis of lung cancer and reduce the mortality rate. Now is the time to set up and conduct demonstration programmes focusing, among other points, on methodology, standardisation, tobacco cessation, education on healthy lifestyle, cost-effectiveness and a central registry.Key Points• Pulmonologists and radiologists both have key roles in the set up of multidisciplinary LCS teams with experts from many other fields.• Pulmonologists identify people eligible for LCS, reach out to family doctors, share the decision-making process and promote tobacco cessation.• Radiologists ensure appropriate image quality, minimum dose and a standardised reading/reporting algorithm, together with a clear definition of a "positive screen".• Strict algorithms define the exact management of screen-detected nodules and incidental findings.• For LCS to be (cost-)effective, it has to target a population defined by risk prediction models.
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- Hans-Ulrich Kauczor
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, German Center of Lung Research, INF 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Central Pathology Laboratory, Trinity College Dublin, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Radiology, Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Service de Pneumologie et Oncologie Thoracique, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Sud, Pierre Bénite, Lyon, CH, France.,Faculté de Médecine et de Maïeutique Lyon Sud - Charles Mérieux, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Oullins, France
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- Department of Health Care of Moscow, Research and Practical Clinical Center of Diagnostics and Telemedicine Technologies, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Thoracic Cancer Unit, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tiqwa, Israel
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilha, Portugal.,Tobacco Cessation Unit, CHCB University Hospital, Covilha, Portugal
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- Section of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery (DiMeC), University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Image Sciences Institute, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Radiology, Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.,Center for Global Tobacco Control, Department of Society, Human Development and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, German Center of Lung Research, INF 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- 7th Respiratory Medicine Department, Athens Chest Hospital Sotiria, Athens, Greece
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Inter-observer agreement on the morphology of screening-detected lung cancer: beyond pulmonary nodules and masses. Eur Radiol 2019; 29:3862-3870. [DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06243-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Revised: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Snoeckx A, Reyntiens P, Carp L, Spinhoven MJ, El Addouli H, Van Hoyweghen A, Nicolay S, Van Schil PE, Pauwels P, van Meerbeeck JP, Parizel PM. Diagnostic and clinical features of lung cancer associated with cystic airspaces. J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:987-1004. [PMID: 31019789 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.02.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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"Lung cancer associated with cystic airspaces" is an uncommon manifestation, in which lung cancer presents on imaging studies with a cystic area with associated consolidation and/or ground glass. With the widespread use of computed tomography (CT), both in clinical practice and for lung cancer screening, these tumors are being more frequently recognized. An association of this entity with smoking has been established with the majority of cases reported being in former and current smokers. The true pathogenesis of the cystic airspace is not yet fully understood. Different causes of this cystic airspace have been described, including a check-valve mechanism obstructing the small airways, lepidic growth of adenocarcinoma on emphysematous lung parenchyma, cyst formation of tumor and tumor growth along the wall of a pre-existing bulla. Adenocarcinoma is the commonest histological type, followed by squamous cell carcinoma. Two classification systems have been described, based on morphological features of the lesion, taking into account both the cystic airspace as well as the morphology of the surrounding consolidation or ground glass. The cystic component may mislead radiologists to a benign etiology and the many different faces on imaging can make early diagnosis challenging. Special attention should be made to focal or diffuse wall thickening and consolidation or ground glass abutting or interspersed with cystic airspaces. Despite their atypical morphology, staging and management currently are still similar to that of other lung cancer types. Although the rarity of this entity will hamper larger studies, numerous aspects regarding this particular lung cancer type still need to be unraveled. This manuscript reviews the CT-imaging findings and gives an overview of available data in the English literature on pathogenesis, histopathology and clinical findings. Differential diagnosis and pitfalls are discussed as well as future directions regarding staging and management.
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- Annemie Snoeckx
- Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Pathology Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Pulmonology and Thoracic Oncology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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Solid Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules Less Than or Equal to 250 mm 3: Application of the Updated Fleischner Society Guidelines in Clinical Practice. Radiol Res Pract 2019; 2019:7218258. [PMID: 30719352 PMCID: PMC6335705 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7218258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background The latest version of the Fleischner Society guidelines for management of incidental pulmonary nodules was published in 2017. The main purpose of these guidelines is to reduce the number of unnecessary computed tomography (CT) examinations during the follow-up of small indeterminate nodules. Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the performance of these guidelines for management of solid indeterminate pulmonary nodules (SIPNs) ≤ 250 mm3. Materials and Methods During a 7-year period, we retrospectively reviewed the chest CT scans of 672 consecutive patients with SIPNs. The study sample was selected according to the following inclusion criteria: solitary SIPN; diameter ≥ 3 mm; volume ≤ 250 mm3; two or more CT scans performed with the same scanner and same acquisition/reconstruction protocol; thin-section 1-mm images in DICOM format; histologic diagnosis or follow-up ≥ 2 years; and no oncological history. Applying these criteria, a total of 27 patients with single SIPNs ≤ 250 mm3 were enrolled. For each SIPN, the volume and doubling time were calculated using semiautomatic software throughout the follow-up period. For each SIPN, we applied the Fleischner Society guidelines, and the recommended management was compared to what was actually done. Results A significant volumetric increase was detected in 5/27 (18.5%) SIPNs; all growing nodules were observed in high-risk patients. In these SIPNs, a histologic diagnosis of malignancy was obtained. Applying the Fleischner Society recommendations, all five malignant nodules would have been identified. None of the SIPNs < 100 mm3 in low-risk patients showed significant growth during the follow-up period. The application of the new guidelines would have led to a significant reduction in follow-up CT examinations (Hodges-Lehmann median difference, -2 CT scans; p = 0.0001). Conclusion The application of the updated Fleischner Society guidelines has been shown to be effective in the management of SIPNs ≤ 250 mm3 with a significant reduction in radiation dose.
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Azharuddin M, Adamo N, Malik A, Livornese DS. Evaluating pulmonary nodules to detect lung cancer: Does Fleischner criteria really work? JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrpr.2017.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Silva M, Pastorino U, Sverzellati N. Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT in Europe: strength and weakness of diverse independent screening trials. Clin Radiol 2017; 72:389-400. [PMID: 28168954 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2016.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Revised: 11/27/2016] [Accepted: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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A North American trial reported a significant reduction of lung cancer mortality and overall mortality as a result of annual screening using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT). European trials prospectively tested a variety of possible screening strategies. The main topics of current discussion regarding the optimal screening strategy are pre-test selection of the high-risk population, interval length of LDCT rounds, definition of positive finding, and post-test apportioning of lung cancer risk based on LDCT findings. Despite the current lack of statistical evidence regarding mortality reduction, the European independent diverse strategies offer a multi-perspective view on screening complexity, with remarkable indications for improvements in cost-effectiveness and harm-benefit balance. The UKLS trial reported the advantage of a comprehensive and simple risk model for selection of patients with 5% risk of lung cancer in 5 years. Subjective risk prediction by biological sampling is under investigation. The MILD trial reported equal efficiency for biennial and annual screening rounds, with a significant reduction in the total number of LDCT examinations. The NELSON trial introduced volumetric quantification of nodules at baseline and volume-doubling time (VDT) for assessment of progression. Post-test risk refinement based on LDCT findings (qualitative or quantitative) is under investigation. Smoking cessation remains the most appropriate strategy for mortality reduction, and it must therefore remain an integral component of any lung cancer screening programme.
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- M Silva
- Section of Radiology, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Section of Radiology, Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy.
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Bronte G, Rolfo C. Semi-automated volumetric analysis in the NELSON trial for lung cancer screening: is there room for diagnostic experience yet? J Thorac Dis 2016; 8:E1490-E1492. [PMID: 28066640 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2016.11.36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Giuseppe Bronte
- Phase I Early Clinical Trials Unit, Oncology Department, Antwerp University Hospital & Center for Oncological Research (CORE), Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Phase I Early Clinical Trials Unit, Oncology Department, Antwerp University Hospital & Center for Oncological Research (CORE), Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium
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