BACKGROUND
Pulmonary ground-glass nodules (GGNs) include both malignant and benign lesions. Some GGNs become larger, whereas others remain unchanged for years. We have previously reported that smoking history and large diameters are predictors for growth. However, the genetic differences among GGNs remain unclear.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
GGNs with ground-glass component of ≥50% on a thin-section...
