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World’s First Imaging-Pathology Diagnostic Technique for Lung Ground-Glass Nodule

Publish time:Mar 21 2025

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality worldwide, posing a grave threat to public health. Early lung cancer, which manifests as ground-glass nodules (GGN) in 50% to 90% of cases, necessitates precise assessment of invasive components for optimal treatment planning. In response, the Department of Radiology developed a three-dimensional imaging technique for lung nodules - Multiplanar Volume Rendering (MPVR) technology - that enables 3D visualization of lung nodules, revealing both external and internal characteristics, with pulmonary vessels serving as an internal reference for consolidation. This imaging-pathology diagnostic method allows dynamic in vivo monitoring of GGNs, identifying the critical juncture at  which transition from minimally invasive adenocarcinoma (MIA) to invasive adenocarcinom (IA), thereby facilitating more accurate clinical decision-making and supporting biopsy-free ablation strategies. This breakthrough alleviates public apprehension about GGNs and aids physicians in treatment planning.