영상의학에서 폐영상 판독과 자료체계: 강점, 단점, 그리고 개선

Gong Yong Jin 대한영상의학회 2023 대한영상의학회지 Vol.84 No.1

In 2019, the American College of Radiology announced Lung CT Screening Reporting & Data System (Lung-RADS) 1.1 to reduce lung cancer false positivity compared to that of Lung-RADS 1.0 for effective national lung cancer screening, and in December 2022, announced the new Lung-RADS 1.1, Lung- RADSⓇ 2022 improvement. The Lung-RADSⓇ 2022 measures the nodule size to the first decimal place compared to that of the Lung-RADS 1.0, to category 2 until the juxtapleural nodule size is < 10 mm, increases the size criterion of the ground glass nodule to 30 mm in category 2, and changes categories 4B and 4X to extremely suspicious. The category was divided according to the airway nodules location and shape or wall thickness of atypical pulmonary cysts. Herein, to help radiologists understand the Lung-RADSⓇ 2022, this review will describe its advantages, disadvantages, and future improvements.

폐의 편평세포 암종 조직내 SCC항원 및 EGFr치에 대한 연구

이창민,조성래 대한흉부심장혈관외과학회 1998 Journal of Chest Surgery (J Chest Surg) Vol.31 No.4

편평세포폐암 환자 혈청내 SCC항원(squamous cell carcinoma antigen)의 암표지자로서의 유용성을 검정하고 암종이 성장함으로써 정상조직으로 침범하는 기전을 규명하기 위하여 폐암수술후 절제해 낸 폐암조직의 중심부와 말초부 그리고 암세포가 없는 정상 폐조직을 채취하여 SCC항원 농도와 DNA합성을 통해 세포성장과 분화에 관련이 있는 것으로 알려진 EGFr(epidermal growth factor receptor)의 농도를 측정하였다. 편평세포폐암종 조직내 SCC항원의 농도는 69+25 ng/ml로 정상 폐조직 34+7 ng/ml, 폐선암 35+25 ng/ml보다 높았으며(p<0.05), EGFr의 농도는 폐암조직, 즉 편평세포암 47+6 pmol/min, 선암 69+20 pmol/min으로 정상 폐조직 34+5 pmol/min, 39+8 pmol/min보다 각각 높게는 나타났으나 유의성은 없었다. 암종의 크기에 따른 부위별 SCC항원의 농도는 암종이 직경이 3cm이하인 경우는 암종의 중심부(100+82 ng/ml)가 말초부(55+24 ng/ml)보다 높게 나타났으나(p>0.05), 5cm이상인 경우는 암종의 말초부(324+92 ng/ml)가 중심부(34+18 ng/ml)보다 현저히 높았다.(p<0.05) 그러나 부위별 EGFr의 농도는 암종의 크기에 따라 차이가 없었다. 암병기에 따른 부위별 SCC항원의 농도는 암중심부에서는 1, 2병기에서 3, 4병기로 암병기가 높아짐에 따라 감소하는 경향을 보였으나 통계적 유의성은 없었고(p>0.05), 암말초부에서는 1, 2병기 68+37 ng/ml, 87+35 ng/ml에서 3,4병기414+87 ng/ml, 473+226 ng/ml로 병기가 높아짐에 따라 현저하게 증가하였다.(p<0.05) 그러나 EGFr은 암중심부에서 1병기에서 2, 3, 4병기로 병기가 높아짐에 따라 증가하는 경향을 보였으나 통계적 유의성이 없었고(p<0.05), 암말초부에서는 병기에 따른 농도의 특이한 변화를 관찰할 수 없었다. 이상의 결과로 편평세포폐암종 조직내 SCC항원의 농도는 정상 폐조직이나 폐선암조직에서 보다 높게 나타나 혈청내 SCC항원의 농도가 편평세포폐암의 진단 및 치료효과를 예측하는데 유용한 암표지자로 생각되나, 암종내 부위별 SCC항원의 농도와 EGFr의 농도가 일치하지 않음으로써 암종이 성장함으로써 주위조직으로의 침범과 SCC항원의 농도와의 관계에 대해서는 보다 더 많은 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다. The aim of this study was to evaluate a usefulness of serum SCC antigen in diagnosis or evaluation of therapeutic effect of lung cancer by investigation of the differences of SCC antigen concentration in lung mass according to TNM staging, and mass size of lung cancer. And the other aim was to know whether SCC antigen plays a role in infiltrative growth of lung cancer or not, comparing with concentration of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFr) in tissue which is related with growth and differentiation of tumor cell. The results of this study were as follows. The concentration of SCC antigen in squamous cell carcinoma of lung(69${\pm}$25ng/ml) was higher than in unaffected lung tissue(34${\pm}$7ng /ml).(p<0.05). The concentration of SCC antigen was higher in squamous cell carcinoma (69${\pm}$25ng/ml) than in adenocarcinoma (35${\pm}$25ng/ml) (p<0.05), but the concentration of EGFr showed no any significant difference in both histological types. In small sized mass(<3cm in diameter) the concentration of SCC antigen in central portion of tumor was higher than that of peripheral portion, whereas in large sized mass($\geq$5cm in diameter), the concentration of SCC antigen in peripheral portion of tumor was higher than that of central portion.(p<0.05). The concentration of EGFr according to tumor size was not significantly different in central and peripheral portion of tumor. The concentration of SCC antigen according to TNM staging of lung cancer was that from central portion was higher in stage I, II, but that from peripheral portion was higher in stage III, IV (p<0.05). The concentration of EGFr from central portion was higher in higher TNM stage(not significant) but that from peripheral portion shows no significant changes. In conclusion, the concentration of SCC antigen in tissue was higher in squamous cell carcinoma than in unaffected lung tissue or adenocarcinoma, and the concentration of SCC antigen increased according to tumor size or TNM staging like in serum level. so, serum SCC antigen is a useful tumor marker to diagnose or evaluate therapeutic effect of squamous cell carcinoma of lung. But further studies are necessary to confirm the relation of infiltrative growth in lung cancer and concentration of SCC antigen because there was a different pattern of regional tissue concentration of SCC antigen and EGFr

Lung Cancer Screening with Low-Dose CT in Female Never Smokers: Retrospective Cohort Study with Long-term National Data Follow-up

Kim, Hyae Young,Jung, Kyu-Won,Lim, Kun Young,Lee, Soo-Hyun,Jun, Jae Kwan,Kim, Jeongseon,Hwangbo, Bin,Lee, Jin Soo Korean Cancer Association 2018 Cancer Research and Treatment Vol.50 No.3

<P><B>Purpose</B></P><P>Because of growing concerns about lung cancer in female never smokers, chest low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening is often performed although it has never shown clinical benefits. We examinewhether or not female never smokers really need annual LDCT screening when the initial LDCT showed negative findings.</P><P><B>Materials and Methods</B></P><P>This retrospective cohort study included 4,365 female never smokers aged 40 to 79 years who performed initial LDCT from Aug 2002 to Dec 2007. Lung cancer diagnosis was identified from the Korea Central Cancer Registry Database registered until December 31, 2013. We calculated the incidence, cumulative probability, and standardized incidence ratio (SIR) of lung cancer by Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS) categories showed on initial LDCT.</P><P><B>Results</B></P><P>After median follow-up of 9.69 years, 22 (0.5%) had lung cancer. Lung cancer incidence for Lung-RADS category 4 was 1,848.4 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1,132.4 to 3,017.2) per 100,000 person-years and 16.4 (95% CI, 7.4 to 36.4) for categories 1, 2, and 3 combined. The cumulative probability of lung cancer for category 4 was 10.6% at 5 years and 14.8% at 10 years while they were 0.07% and 0.17% when categories 1, 2, and 3 were combined. The SIR for subjects with category 4 was 43.80 (95% CI, 25.03 to 71.14), which was much higher than 0.47 (95% CI, 0.17 to 1.02) for categories 1, 2, and 3 combined.</P><P><B>Conclusion</B></P><P>Considering the low risk of lung cancer development in female never smokers, it seems unnecessary to repeat annual LDCT screening for at least 5 years or even longer unless the initial LDCT showed Lung-RADS category 4 findings.</P>

Development of Protocol for Korean Lung Cancer Screening Project (K-LUCAS) to Evaluate Effectiveness and Feasibility to Implement National Cancer Screening Program

이재호,임준태,김열,김혜영,구진모,이춘택,장승훈,이원철,이찬화,안진영,고기동,이민기,최귀선,박보영,이덕형 대한암학회 2019 Cancer Research and Treatment Vol.51 No.4

Purpose To reduce lung cancer mortality, lung cancer screening was recommended using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) to high-risk population. A protocol for multicenter lung cancer screening pilot project was developed to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of lung cancer screening to implement National Cancer Screening Program in Korea. Materials and Methods Multidisciplinary expert committee was comprised to develop a standardized protocol for Korean Lung Cancer Screening Project (K-LUCAS). K-LUCAS is a population-based single arm trial that targets high-risk population aged 55-74 years with at least 30 pack-year smoking history. LDCT results are reported by Lung-RADS suggested by American Radiology Society. Network-based system using computer-aided detection program is prepared to assist reducing diagnostic errors. Smoking cessation counselling is provided to all currently smoking participants. A small pilot test was conducted to check the feasibility and compliance of the protocols for K-LUCAS. Results In pilot test, 256 were participated. The average age of participants was 63.2 years and only three participants (1.2%) were female. The participants had a smoking history of 40.5 pack-year on average and 53.9% were current smokers. Among them, 86.3% had willing to participate in lung cancer screening again. The average willingness to quit smoking among current smokers was 12.7% higher than before screening. In Lung-RADS reports, 10 (3.9%) were grade 3 and nine (3.5%) were grade 4. One participant was diagnosed as lung cancer. Conclusion The protocol developed by this study is assessed to be feasible to perform K-LUCAS in multicenter nationwide scale.

폐암 한약제제 임상시험 가이드라인 개발을 위한 한약제제 무작위배정 대조군 임상시험 고찰

한가진,조민지,박은주,성신,김성수,김관일,정희재,이범준,임정태 대한한의학회 2019 대한한의학회지 Vol.40 No.1

Objectives: This study aimed to ascertain what should be considered in the “Guideline for Clinical Trials with Herbal Medicinal Products for Lung Cancer” by analyzing the existing guidelines and clinical trials. Methods: The committee searched guidelines and clinical trials about herbal medicine for lung cancer. The searched trials were analyzed in terms of inclusion and exclusion of participants, intervention, comparator, outcomes and trial design. Then, we compared the results of our analysis with the guidelines to identify the issues we will have to consider when making the “Guideline for Clinical Trials with Herbal Medicinal Products for Lung Cancer”. Several guidelines for anti-tumor agents and clinical trials with herbal medicine were searched on the national institution homepage. The search terms were as follows: ‘lung neoplasm', 'herbal medicine’, 'Medicine, Korean traditional', ‘Medicine, Chinese Traditional' etc. Results: There was no guideline for clinical trial with herbal medicine for lung cancer. In addition, 7 articles were searched through database searching. All the participants had non-small cell lung cancer. The type of intervention was decoction. Comparators included conventional treatments such as chemotherapy. The outcome measurements used in the studies were quality of life, tumor response, and survival duration, etc. Safety was evaluated by recording adverse events and blood test. Conclusions: Findings were made by reviewing existing guidelines and comparing them with clinical trials for lung cancer and herbal medicinal products. These results will be utilized in the development of “Guideline for Clinical Trials with Herbal Medicinal Products for Lung Cancer”.

식도와 폐의 동시성 중복암 -2예 보고-

김대현,이인호,윤효철,김수철,김범식,조규석,박주철 대한흉부외과학회 2004 Journal of Chest Surgery (J Chest Surg) Vol.37 No.2

The synchronous double cancer of the esophagus and lung is rare. Right lower lobectomy and Ivor Lewis procedure were performed simultaneously in a 75 year-old male patient who had synchronous double primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thoracic esophagus and right lower lobe of the lung. Left upper lobectomy was performed in a 69 year-old male patient who had squamous cell carcinoma of the left upper lobe of the lung, and four months later we performed Ivor Lewis procedure for the squamous cell carcinoma that occurred in the thoracic esophagus. The above two patients were doing well 10 months and 24 months after the operation respectively without recurrence. We treated the two cases of synchronous double cancer of the esophagus and lung with complete resection, and report this with review of literature. 식도와 폐에 동시성 중복암이 발생하는 경우는 드물다. 우폐 하엽과 흉부 식도에 원발성 편평상피세포암이 발생한 75세 남자 환자에 대해 우폐 하엽 절제술과 Ivor Lewis 술식을 동시에 시행하였다. 좌폐 상엽의 편평상피세포암으로 좌폐 상엽 절제술을 시행했던 69세 남자 환자에서 4개월 후 흉부 식도에 발생한 편평상피세포암에 대해 Ivor Lewis 술식을 시행하였다. 상기 2명의 환자는 수술 후 각각 10개월, 24개월째이며 재발 없이 잘 지내고 있다. 저자들은 식도와 폐에 발생한 동시성 중복암 2예에 대해 완전 절제를 시행하여 좋은 결과를 얻었기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

항암화학요법을 받는 폐암환자의 불확실성 영향요인

모문희(Moon-Hee Mo),정복례(Bok-Yae Chung) 한국산학기술학회 2017 한국산학기술학회논문지 Vol.18 No.4

본 연구는 항암화학요법을 받는 폐암환자의 불확실성과 불확실성 영향요인을 파악하기 위한 서술적 상관관계 연구이다. 연구 대상자는 일 대학병원에서 항암화학요법을 받고 있는 폐암환자 111명을 대상으로 하였다. 자료는 2014년 7월 25일부터 12월 31일까지 수집하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS Window 18.0 Program을 이용하였고, 빈도와 백분율, 평균과 표준편차, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe test, median, standard deviations, Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient와 multiple regression analysis로 분석하였다. 연구 결과 항암화학요법을 받는 폐암환자의 불확실성은 평균 평점 2.61(±0.46)점으로 다른 질병을 가진 환자의 불확실성 정도보다 높았다. 항암화학요법을 받는 폐암환자의 불확실성과 질병의 심각성, 증상의 일관성, 사건의 친숙성, 의료인에 대한 신뢰, 일상 활동 능력, 자기 효능감, 사회적 지지와의 관계를 분석한 결과 불확실성과 질병의 심각성간의 상관계수는 .74(<.01), 불확실성과 증상의 일관성 간의 상관관계는 .27(<.01)이었다. 질병에 대한 심각성이 불확실성에 가장 영향을 미치는 변수로 나타났으며, 전체 설명력은 54%이었다. 이상에서 항암화학요법을 받는 폐암환자의 불확실성을 감소시키기 위한 간호중재가 필요할 뿐만 아니라 폐암 환자의 간호중재에는 질병의 심각성을 고려한 간호중재가 이루어져야 할 것이다. This descriptive correlational study was conducted to identify the factors influencing the uncertainty of patients undergoing chemotherapy for lung neoplasms. One hundred and eleven patients were recruited from the chemotherapy clinic of a university hospital. Data were collected from July 25 to December 31, 2014, and analyzed by descriptive statistics, the t-test, ANOVA, the Scheffe test, Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis with SPSS for Windows Version 18.0. The mean score of the uncertainty of the patients undergoing chemotherapy for lung neoplasms was 2.61(±0.46), which was higher than that of the patients with other diseases. The uncertainty was positively correlated with the seriousness of the illness (r=.74, p<.01) and consistency of the symptoms (r=.27, p<.01). Multiple regression analysis showed that the (main) factor influencing the uncertainty was the seriousness of the illness, which explained 54% of the uncertainty of the patients undergoing chemotherapy for lung neoplasms. As a result, nursing interventions are needed to reduce the uncertainty of lung neoplasm patients who are receiving chemotherapy. The seriousness of the illness should be considered when developing nursing interventions to reduce the uncertainty of lung neoplasm patients.

원발성 폐선암환자의 말초혈액에서 분리한 CD1c+ 골수성 수지상 세포에서의 CD40, CD86 및 HLA-DR의 발현

강문철,강창현,김영태,김주현 대한흉부외과학회 2010 Journal of Chest Surgery (J Chest Surg) Vol.43 No.5

Background: There have been several reports using animal experiments that CD1-restricted T-cells have a key role in tumor immunity. To address this issue, we studied the expression of markers for CD1c+ myeloid dendritic cells (DCs) isolated from peripheral blood in the clinical setting. Material and Method: A total of 24 patients with radiologically suspected or histologically confirmed lung cancer who underwent pulmonary resection were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided according to histology findings into three groups: primary adenocarcinoma of lung (PACL), primary squamous cell carcinoma of lung (PSqCL) and benign lung disease (BLD). We obtained 20 mL of peripheral venous blood from patients using heparin-coated syringes. Using flow-cytometry after labeling with monoclonal antibodies, data acquisition and analysis were done. Result: The ratio of CD1c+CD19− dendritic cells to CD1c+ dendritic cells were not significantly different between the three groups. CD40 (p=0.171), CD86 (p=0.037) and HLA-DR (p=0.036) were less expressed in the PACL than the BLD group. Expression of CD40 (p=0.319), CD86 (p=0.036) and HLA-DR (p=0.085) were less expressed in the PACL than the PSqCL group, but the differences were only significant for CD86. Expression of co-stimulatory markers was not different between the PSqCL and BLD groups. Expression of markers for activated DCs were dramatically lower in the PACL group than in groups with other histology (CD40 (p=0.005), CD86 (p=0.013) HLA-DR (p=0.004). Conclusion: These results suggest the possibility that CD1c+ myeloid DCs participate in control of the tumor immunity system and that low expression of markers results in lack of an immune response triggered by dendritic cells in adenocarcinoma of the lung. 배경: CD1-restricted T 세포는 동물모델실험에서 항암면역에 있어서 매우 중요한 역할을 한다는 보고가 있다. 이를 임상에서 확인하기 위해 원발성 폐선암환자의 말초혈액에 존재하는 CD1c+ 골수성 수지상 세포의 수 및 수지상 세포에서의 동시자극 표지자 중 주요 표지자인 CD40, CD86 및 HLA-DR의 발현 양상을 확인하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 영상의학적으로 원발성 폐암이 의심되거나 조직학적으로 폐암으로 확진되어 외과적 폐절제 또는 생검을 시행한 총 24명의 환자를 원발성 폐선암 환자군(Primary adenocarinoma of lung, PACL)과 원발성 편병상피세포폐암군(Primary squamous cell carcinoma of lung, PSqCL) 및 양성폐질환군(Benign lung disease, BLD)군으로 나누고, 말초혈액 20 mL을 채취하여 수지상 세포를 분리하고 단일클론 항체를 이용하여 CD1c+ 골수성 세포의 수 및 수지상 세포에서의 동시자극 표지자 중 주요 표지자들의 발현정도를 유체세포측정기를 이용하여 확인하고 두 군 간의 통계적 차이 유무를 확인하였다. 결과: CD1c+ 골수성 수지상 세포(CD1c+CD19−)의 수는 PACL, PSqCL 및 BLD군 모두 그 차이가 모두 통계적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다. 공동자극표지자의 발현은 PACL군과 BLD군에서는 CD40의 발현이 p-value=0.171, CD86의 발현이 p-value=0.037과 HLA-DR의 발현이 p-value=0.036로 PACL군에서 감소한 것을 통계학적으로 확인할 수 있었다. PACL군과 PSqCL군 간에는 CD40의 발현이 p-value=0.319, CD86의 발현이 p-value= 0.036과 HLA-DR의 발현이 p-value=0.085로 PACL군에서 공동표지자의 발현이 감소한 양상이나 통계적 유의성은 CD86의 발현 외에는 없었다. PSqCL군과 BLD군간에는 공동표지자의 발현에 통계적 차이는 없었다. PACL군과 비선암군간에는 CD40의 발현이 p-value=0.005, CD86의 발현이 p-value=0.013와HLA-DR의 발현이 p-value=0.004로 PACL군에서 공동표지자의 발현이 감소한 것을 통계학적으로 확인할 수 있었다. 결론: CD1c+ 골수성 수지상 세포에서 원발성 폐선암 환자에서 주요 표지자의 발현이 감소한 것을 확인할 수 있었으며, 이는 원발성 폐선암 환자에서 주요 표지자의 발현의 감소가 면역회피기전의 하나일 수 있는 가능성 및 수지상 세포에 의하여 유발되는 면역반응은 수지상 세포의 표지자의 발현 정도에 의해 결정된다는 가능성을 제시한다.

A Rare Case of Adenosquamous Carcinoma Arising in the Background of IgG4-Related Lung Disease

최상준,박수진,정만표,김태성,조종호,한정호 대한병리학회 2019 Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine Vol.53 No.3

IgG4-related disease is a systemic inflammatory disease and is known as IgG4-related lung disease (IgG4-RLD) when it involves the respiratory system. Primary lung cancer arising from a background of IgG4-RLD is very rare. Herein, we report a case of adenosquamous carcinoma arising from the background of IgG4-RLD and presenting as an interstitial lung disease pattern. A 66-year-old man underwent lobectomy under the impression of primary lung cancer. Grossly, the mass was ill-defined and gray-tan colored, and the background lung was fibrotic. Microscopically, tumor cells showed both squamous and glandular differentiation. Dense lymphoplasmacytic infiltration with fibrosis and obliterative phlebitis were seen in the background lung. IgG4 immunohistochemical stain showed diffuse positivity in infiltrating plasma cells. Primary lung adenosquamous carcinoma has not been reported in a background of IgG4-RLD. Due to the rarity of IgG4-RLD, physicians must follow patients with IgG4-RLD over long periods of time to accurately predict the risk of lung cancer.

Lung Cancer Screening With Low-dose Chest Computed Tomography: Experience From Radon-contaminated Regions in Kazakhstan

Alexandra Panina,Dilyara Kaidarova,Zhamilya Zholdybay,Akmaral Ainakulova,Jandos Amankulov,Dias Toleshbayev,Zhanar Zhakenova,Arman Khozhayev 대한예방의학회 2022 예방의학회지 Vol.55 No.3

Objectives: The aim of this study was to present the baseline results of a pilot project conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of lung cancer screening using low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) in regions with excessive radon levels in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Methods: In total, 3671 participants were screened by low-dose chest CT. Current, former, and never-smokers who resided in regions with elevated levels of radon in drinking water sources and indoor air, aged between 40 and 75 with no history of any cancer, and weighing less than 140 kg were included in the study. All lung nodules were categorized according to the American College of Radiology Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS 1.0). Results: Overall, 614 (16.7%) participants had positive baseline CT findings (Lung-RADS categories 3 and 4). Seventy-four cancers were detected, yielding an overall cancer detection rate of 2.0%, with 10.8% (8/74) stage I and a predominance of stage III (59.4%; 44/74). Women never-smokers and men current smokers had the highest cancer detection rates, at 2.9% (12/412) and 6.1% (12/196), respectively. Compared to never-smokers, higher odds ratios (ORs) of lung cancer detection were found in smokers (OR,2.48; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.52 to 4.05, p<0.001) and former smokers (OR, 2.32; 95% CI, 1.06 to 5.06, p=0.003). The most common histologic type of cancer was adenocarcinoma (58.1%). Conclusions: Implementation of low-dose CT screening for lung cancer in regions with elevated radon levels is an effective method for both smokers and never-smokers.