Significant Abnormalities Other than Lung Cancer in Korean Lung Cancer CT Screening
10.3348/jksr.2019.80.5.837
- Author:
Soon Ho YOON
1
;
Junghee HONG
;
Eui Jin HWANG
;
Heekyung KIM
;
Hyun ju LIM
;
Young Joo SUH
;
Hyae Young KIM
;
Jin Mo GOO
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. yshoka@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2019;80(5):837-848
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A low-dose chest CT is performed for early detection of lung cancer, but the CT scan frequently shows several incidental abnormalities. Identification of the incidental findings may enable early detection of diseases other than lung cancer, thereby improving the survival of the individual undergoing screening. However, insignificant incidental abnormalities may cause unnecessary additional examination and costs. It is crucial for radiologists to appropriately comprehend and report significant incidental abnormalities other than lung cancer for successful implementation of the national lung cancer screening program in Korea.
