Lung emphysema detected on low dose computed tomography of the chest is associated with a higher risk for lung cancer

J. de Torres, G. Bastarrika, A. Alcaide, A. Campo, L. Seijo, M. Lozano, U. Montes, L. Montuenga, J. Zulueta (Pamplona, Navarra, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Imaging modalities in asthma, COPD and emphysema
Session: Imaging modalities in asthma, COPD and emphysema
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 2806
Disease area: Airway diseases

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J. de Torres, G. Bastarrika, A. Alcaide, A. Campo, L. Seijo, M. Lozano, U. Montes, L. Montuenga, J. Zulueta (Pamplona, Navarra, Spain). Lung emphysema detected on low dose computed tomography of the chest is associated with a higher risk for lung cancer. Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 2806

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