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How Low Can You Go: Exploring the Role of Low-Dose Computed Tomography in Interstitial Lung Disease Detection.

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Title: How Low Can You Go: Exploring the Role of Low-Dose Computed Tomography in Interstitial Lung Disease Detection.
Authors: Avitzur, Na'ama, Grant-Orser, Amanda
Source: Annals of the American Thoracic Society; Sep2025, Vol. 22 Issue 9, p1295-1297, 3p
Subject Terms: INTERSTITIAL lung diseases, COMPUTED tomography, CIGARETTE smokers, RESEARCH evaluation, DIAGNOSTIC imaging, RADIATION exposure, EX-smokers, LUNG cancer
Abstract: The article focuses on the implementation of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for lung cancer screening and its potential to detect early interstitial lung disease (ILD) in at-risk populations, particularly current and former smokers. It highlights a study that found a significant association between certain interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA) detected via LDCT and increased mortality rates, emphasizing the need for standardized identification and management of incidental findings. While LDCT offers advantages such as lower radiation exposure compared to high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), challenges remain regarding its diagnostic accuracy and the need for further validation. The article calls for coordinated efforts to establish local lung cancer screening programs and develop standardized approaches for interpreting imaging results to maximize the benefits of LDCT in early ILD detection. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article focuses on the implementation of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for lung cancer screening and its potential to detect early interstitial lung disease (ILD) in at-risk populations, particularly current and former smokers. It highlights a study that found a significant association between certain interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA) detected via LDCT and increased mortality rates, emphasizing the need for standardized identification and management of incidental findings. While LDCT offers advantages such as lower radiation exposure compared to high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), challenges remain regarding its diagnostic accuracy and the need for further validation. The article calls for coordinated efforts to establish local lung cancer screening programs and develop standardized approaches for interpreting imaging results to maximize the benefits of LDCT in early ILD detection. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:23296933
DOI:10.1513/AnnalsATS.202507-751ED