Radiation Exposure to Low-Dose Computed Tomography for Lung Cancer Screening: Should We Be Concerned?

Pozzessere, Chiara; Garnier, Christophe von

doi:10.3390/tomography9010015

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“…Furthermore, the lungs become more sensitive to radiation as individuals age, with a peak sensitivity typically occurring around 50-55 years. Smoking also amplifies the damage caused by radiation [6]. Therefore, the risk of radiation exposure is not negligible.…”

Section: Possible Dangersmentioning

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The Report from the 2023 annual meeting of thoracic radiologists in Thailand: The development and reviews of the standards, guidelines, and advice concerning diagnostic radiology of thoracic disorders in Thailand

Kaewsathorn,

Thiravit,

Piyavisetpat

et al. 2023

ASEAN J Radiol

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The rising issues in practice related with thoracic diagnostic imaging in both private and public sectors were presented to a panel consisting of thoracic radiologist experts from all parts of Thailand in a meeting held on 20 October 2023 by the Royal College of Radiologists of Thailand (RCRT) in collaboration with Foundation of Orphan and Rare Lung Disease (FORLD) at Asoke Conference Room on the fourth floor of Eastin Grand Hotel, Phaya Thai, Bangkok. The issues were grouped into 3 agendas: a post implementation review of the National HRCT Protocol, the safety and effectiveness of the diagnostic imaging, the standard report of HRCT in patients with fibrotic lung disease, and the recommended CT protocol for patients with thoracic malignancy in the public health universal coverage system.

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Section: Possible Dangersmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Report from the 2023 annual meeting of thoracic radiologists in Thailand: The development and reviews of the standards, guidelines, and advice concerning diagnostic radiology of thoracic disorders in Thailand

Kaewsathorn,

Thiravit,

Piyavisetpat

et al. 2023

ASEAN J Radiol

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“…Though low-dose chest computerized tomography (CT) was recently introduced to screen high-risk populations for tuberculosis and COVID-19 pneumonia [ 21 , 22 ], the radiation exposure for patients still represents a daily obstacle for timely detection of RA-ILD [ 23 , 24 ].…”

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Do Ultrasound Lung Abnormalities Correlate to Biomarkers and Male Gender in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients? A Monocentric Cross-Sectional Study

Bandinelli,

Benucci,

Mallia

et al. 2024

JCM

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Background: Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a tool of growing interest in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) oligo- symptomatic ILD to avoid. Objective: We aimed to evaluate (i) the prevalence of pleural (PLUS) and parenchymal (PAUS) abnormalities in LUS in the RA population and their possible correlation to biomarkers; (ii) the predictivity of gender, smoking habits, previous infections (past COVID-19 tuberculosis), and treatments; (iii) the differences in LUS between sexes. Methods: We collected the data of 155 (15 early and 140 late) RA patients with mild respiratory symptoms, evaluating PLUS and PAUS, in fourteen lung areas and also summing the scores (LUS-T). Results: Only 13/155 (8.4%) were completely negative; LUS correlated to age (all parameters p 0.0001), rheumatoid factor IgM (PLUS p 0.0006, PAUS p 0.02, LUS-T p 0.001) and ACPA (p 0.001, 0.006, 0.001, respectively), and PLUS also correlated to IL6 (p 0.02). The male gender was predictive of all LUS evaluations (p 0.001, 0.05, 0.001, respectively), which were higher than in women (p 0.001, 0.01, 0.001, respectively). Other potential risk factors were independent, except biological treatments, which showed a low predictivity to PLUS (p < 0.05). Conclusions: We can conclude that LUS is a useful technique in RA low respiratory symptoms and correlates with age, the most important RA biomarkers, and male sex.

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The pros and cons of lung cancer screening

Ledda,

Funk,

Sverzellati

2024

Eur Radiol

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Several trials have shown that low-dose computed tomography-based lung cancer screening (LCS) allows a substantial reduction in lung cancer-related mortality, carrying the potential for other clinical benefits. There are, however, some uncertainties to be clarified and several aspects to be implemented to optimize advantages and minimize the potential harms of LCS. This review summarizes current evidence on LCS, discussing some of the well-established and potential benefits, including lung cancer (LC)-related mortality reduction and opportunity for smoking cessation interventions, as well as the disadvantages of LCS, such as overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Clinical relevance statement Different perspectives are provided on LCS based on the updated literature. Key Points Lung cancer is a leading cancer-related cause of death and screening should reduce associated mortality. This review summarizes current evidence related to LCS. Several aspects need to be implemented to optimize benefits and minimize potential drawbacks of LCS.

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Radiation Exposure to Low-Dose Computed Tomography for Lung Cancer Screening: Should We Be Concerned?

Cited by 6 publications

References 73 publications

The Report from the 2023 annual meeting of thoracic radiologists in Thailand: The development and reviews of the standards, guidelines, and advice concerning diagnostic radiology of thoracic disorders in Thailand

The Report from the 2023 annual meeting of thoracic radiologists in Thailand: The development and reviews of the standards, guidelines, and advice concerning diagnostic radiology of thoracic disorders in Thailand

Do Ultrasound Lung Abnormalities Correlate to Biomarkers and Male Gender in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients? A Monocentric Cross-Sectional Study

The pros and cons of lung cancer screening

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