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Pulmonary nodule risk Factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of pulmonary nodule includes tobacco smoking, pack-years of smoking, age, occupational exposure to carcinogenic agents, previous history of lung cancer, family history of lung cancer, and comorbid chronic lung disease.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The most potent risk factor in the development of pulmonary nodule includes [1][2][3]
- Tobacco smoking
- Pack-years of smoking
- Age
- Occupational exposure to carcinogenic agents
- Previous history of lung cancer
- Family history of lung cancer
- Comorbid chronic lung disease
References
References
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