2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-EP04.04. Incidental Lung Nodule Identification and Subsequent Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in a University Hospital in Hong Kong

EP04.04. Incidental Lung Nodule Identification and Subsequent Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in a University Hospital in Hong Kong - PDF(Abstract)

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This study examined the trends in incidental lung nodule identification on computed tomography (CT) scans in a university hospital in Hong Kong and the subsequent diagnosis of lung cancer. The study found that the frequency of incidental lung nodules identified on CT scans increased from 11.6% in 2008 to 21.5% in 2015, suggesting that lung nodules are becoming more common. However, the frequency of new lung cancer diagnoses remained relatively low, with 3.8% in 2008 and 4.9% in 2015. Most of the newly diagnosed lung cancer patients were found to be in advanced stages, indicating a poor prognosis for lung cancer patients in Hong Kong. The study suggests that although there is an increasing number of incidental lung nodules being identified, this has not translated into a corresponding increase in the detection of cancerous nodules. Therefore, there is a need for clinical surveillance and early detection of lung cancer in high-risk groups through lung cancer screening. Overall, this study highlights the importance of early detection and management of incidental lung nodules to improve outcomes for lung cancer patients.

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Lynn Yim-Wah Shong

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Speaker Lynn Yim-Wah Shong

Topic Screening & Early Detection: Nodule Management

Keywords

incidental lung nodule

computed tomography scans

trends

diagnosis of lung cancer

frequency

increasing number

cancerous nodules

clinical surveillance

early detection

lung cancer screening