Current situation and countermeasure of overdiagnosis and overtreatment of pulmonary ground-glass nodule
10.3760/cma.j.cn371439-20240509-00071
- VernacularTitle:肺部磨玻璃结节的过度诊断与过度治疗现状及对策
- Author:
Xinyu LIANG
1
;
Zhigang WEI
;
Xin YE
Author Information
1. 山东第一医科大学第一附属医院（山东省千佛山医院）肿瘤中心 山东省肺癌研究所，济南 250014
- Keywords:
Medical overuse;
Multiple pulmonary nodules;
Lung neoplasms
- From:
Journal of International Oncology
2024;51(7):432-440
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Lung cancer has emerged as one of the most prevalent malignant diseases globally, characterized by the highest incidence and mortality rates. Thus, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment play crucial roles in reducing the mortality associated with lung cancer. Research has revealed that low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening significantly reduces the mortality rate of lung cancer among high-risk populations. Nevertheless, the expansion of LDCT screening initiatives has led to an increased detection of asymptomatic pulmonary ground-glass nodule (GGN). This heightened detection rate may result in overdiagnosis, overtreatment, inappropriate utilization of medical resources, and heightened anxiety amongst patients.
