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(Slides)

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This study examined the trends in identifying incidental lung nodules (ILN) and subsequent diagnosis of lung cancer in a university hospital in Hong Kong. The researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study, analyzing data from patients who had ILN or mass on CT imaging of the thorax or abdomen in 2008 and 2015. <br /><br />The study found that the frequency of ILN identification increased from 11.3% in 2008 to 20.1% in 2015. However, the frequency of new lung cancer diagnosis remained relatively stable, with 3.9% in 2008 and 3.8% in 2015. Most of the lung cancer patients were diagnosed at advanced stages, with stages III and IV accounting for the majority of cases.<br /><br />Adenocarcinoma was the most common type of lung cancer among the newly diagnosed cases. <br /><br />The findings highlight the increasing prevalence of lung nodules but a limited increase in the diagnosis of cancerous nodules. Most lung cancers are diagnosed at advanced stages, indicating a need for clinical surveillance and early disease detection through lung cancer screening. <br /><br />Overall, this study provides insights into the trends in ILN identification and lung cancer diagnosis in a hospital setting in Hong Kong, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures for early detection and management of lung cancer.

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Lynn Yim-Wah Shong

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Speaker Lynn Yim-Wah Shong

Topic Screening & Early Detection: Nodule Management

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incidental lung nodules

diagnosis of lung cancer

university hospital

Hong Kong

retrospective cohort study

CT imaging

frequency of ILN identification

new lung cancer diagnosis

advanced stages

adenocarcinoma