Lung CT: Part 1, Mimickers of Lung Cancer

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22997395

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012 Oct;199(4):W454-63.

Lung CT: Part 1, Mimickers of Lung Cancer--Spectrum of CT Findings With Pathologic Correlation.

Furuya K, Yasumori K, Takeo S, Sakino I, Uesugi N, Momosaki S, Muranaka T.

Source

Department of Radiology and Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, 1-8-1 Gigyohama Chuouku, Fukuoka 810-8563, Japan.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to describe CT findings of miscellaneous pulmonary conditions that mimic lung cancers, especially primary cancers, to improve diagnosis of pulmonary lesions. Brief descriptions of patient clinical information and pathologic findings will be included and correlated with imaging findings in actual cases. 

CONCLUSION: A wide variety of pulmonary conditions present imaging features that mimic those of primary lung cancers and are difficult to differentiate from cancer. Awareness of these conditions with an understanding of their pathologic background and careful attention to the clinical information will help achieve correct diagnoses.