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Implication of total tumor size on the prognosis of patients with clinical stage IA lung adenocarcinomas appearing as part-solid nodules: Does only the solid portion size matter?

Hyungjin KimJin Mo GooYoung Joo SuhChang Min ParkYoung Tae Kim
Published in: European radiology (2018)
• Current T descriptor was a powerful prognostic factor in stage IA adenocarcinomas appearing as part-solid nodules. • Total tumor size further stratified risk of recurrence of adenocarcinomas in cT1b. • Upstaging of tumors in cT1b with total tumor size > 3.0 cm may be more appropriate.
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