Kazuto Ashizawa MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Ryutaro Kakinuma MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Takeshi Kobayashi, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tohru Nakagawa MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tetsuro Kondo, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Yuichiro Maruyama MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Yoko Kusunoki, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Masayuki Hatakeyama, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Masahiro Kaneko MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. To review the radiologic and pathologic data of small lung cancers previously reported. 2. To describe the guidelines from the Japanese Society of CT Screening for follow-up and management of small pulmonary nodules detected on CT.

Content organization 1. Introduction 2. Summary of radiologic and pathologic data of small lung cancers previously reported 3. Guidelines for follow-up and management of small pulmonary nodules detected on screening CT Step1. Pick up nodules which require follow up CT study or biopsy/surgery Step2. Classification of nodules into 3 groups, namely, pure GGN (non-solid), Part-solid, and solid Step3. Management of nodules based on their size and morphology in 3 groups 4. Representative cases 5. Conclusion

The major teaching points of this exhibit are: 1. Understanding radiologic and pathologic data of small lung cancers previously reported. 2. Introduction of guidelines proposed by the Japanese Society of CT Screening for follow-up and management of small pulmonary nodules detected on CT.

Ashizawa, K, Kakinuma, R, Kobayashi, T, Nakagawa, T, Kondo, T, Maruyama, Y, Kusunoki, Y, Hatakeyama, M, Kaneko, M, How to Manage Small Pulmonary Nodules Detected on CT?: Guidelines From the Japanese Society of CT Screening.  Radiological Society of North America 2012 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 25 - November 30, 2012 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2012/12029811.html