Factors associated with subcentimeter pulmonary nodule outcomes followed with computed tomography imaging in oncology patients

Abstract

Highlights PNs with irregular, lobuled or spiculated margins exhibited faster growth than PNs with regular, smooth margins. Malignancy was significantly associated with male gender, a colorectal cancer diagnosis and advanced stage disease. Oncologic patients should have an individualized CT follow-up strategy, as the rate of malignant pulmonary nodules is higher than in the general population.