Lung Cancer Screening: Beyond Pulmonary Nodules

The authors investigate how low-dose CT lung cancer screening can be optimized to identify incidental findings beyond lung cancer, which may significantly impact patient management and outcomes. They propose a practical framework for recognizing, reporting, and managing these findings, emphasizing the importance of standardized assessment methods and the integration of artificial intelligence tools to enhance opportunistic screening. The study aims to demonstrate that lung cancer screening can serve as a valuable tool for comprehensive risk stratification and preventive care, addressing the challenges posed by incidental findings.