Frank C Detterbeck, Ulas Kumbasar, Andrew X Li, Ami N Rubinowitz, Leah Traube, Babina Gosangi, Brooks V Udelsman, Brett C Bade, Sora Ely, Gaspar Barreto, Lynn T Tanoue, Edith M Marom, M Patricia Rivera
BACKGROUND: Lung cancers with air lucency are poorly understood, often recognized only after substantial progression. METHODS: From a systematic review (PubMed and EMBASE, 2000-2022, terms related to cystic, cavitary, bulla, pseudocavitary, bubble-like, date 10-30-2022) 49 studies were selected using broad inclusion criteria (case series of ≥10 cases up to trials and reviews). There was no source of funding. Primary evidence relevant to clinical management issues was assembled...
February 28, 2023: Journal of Thoracic Disease