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Review
. 2014 Jul;31(4):289-92.
doi: 10.1053/j.semdp.2014.06.006. Epub 2014 Jun 12.

Surgical therapy of ground-glass opacities

Boris Sepesi  1 , Garrett L Walsh  2
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Review

Surgical therapy of ground-glass opacities

Boris Sepesi et al. Semin Diagn Pathol. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Ground glass opacities, also known as GGOs, are detected on computed tomography (CT) scans as hazy areas if increased attenuation in the lung, and my represent a variety of pulmonary processes. Natural history of GGOs and their clinical implications are not yet fully understood. Controversies associated with the management of GGOs surround their histological classification, malignant potential, indications, timing, and type of intervention. Herein we discuss the principles and role of surgical therapy for ground glass opacities.

Keywords: GGO; early adenocarcinoma; ground glass opacities; surgery.

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