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| l | For 378 nodules
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cancer based on early repeat CT. |
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| l | Uncertain or no
growth seen on early repeat CT, or none |
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follow up. |
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| l | For 238 nodules
5-9mm, 13 (5%) would have been |
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cancer based on early repeat CT. |
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| l | Argument for
earlier follow up of nodules >5mm. |
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| Henschke et al
Radiology 2004;231:164-168 |