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  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally.
  • Symptomatic patients often present with hemoptysis, cough, dyspnea, chest pain, or infections.
  • A small percentage of lung cancers are incidentally discovered in asymptomatic individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of various radiological imaging modalities in diagnosing lung cancer.
  • To provide an expert overview of current diagnostic imaging practices for lung neoplasms.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search conducted using PubMed and other international sources.
  • Selection of relevant papers for expert review.
  • Synthesis of findings on the utility of different imaging techniques.

Main Results:

  • Chest X-ray (CXR) is the initial imaging modality for suspected lung cancer.
  • Computed tomography (CT) with contrast is essential for differentiating benign from malignant masses and for staging when CXR is inconclusive.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a secondary tool, with its effectiveness potentially limited by respiratory motion.

Conclusions:

  • Radiological imaging plays an indispensable role in the comprehensive management of lung cancer patients.
  • Accurate diagnosis and staging through imaging are critical for effective treatment planning.