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Lung Imaging: Highlights of Recent Research and Clinical Applications
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Lung Imaging: Highlights of Recent Research and Clinical Applications

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 567

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Dr. Stefano Palmucci

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Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “GF Ingrassia”, Radiology I Unit, University Hospital “Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele”, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
Interests: chest imaging; HRCT; interstitial lung diseases; quantitative HRCT; functional MRI of the abdomen; liver and pancreatic diseases on imaging
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, "Lung Imaging: Highlights of Recent Research and Clinical Applications", showcases cutting-edge advancements and innovative applications in the field of lung imaging. It encompasses a wide array of manuscripts, ranging from groundbreaking research on novel imaging techniques and algorithms to in-depth clinical studies exploring the diagnostic and therapeutic implications of these technologies. This Special Issue delves into areas such as CT, MRI, PET, and ultrasound imaging of the lungs, highlighting their roles in early disease detection, staging, treatment monitoring, and outcome prediction. It serves as a pivotal platform for experts and practitioners to exchange knowledge, fostering advancements in lung health care.

Dr. Stefano Palmucci
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • diagnosis
  • prognosis
  • lung imaging
  • markers
  • clinical practice and patient care

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Pulmonary Fungal Infections in a Tertiary Cancer Center: A Morphological Correlation of 160 Cases with CT and PET Imaging
by Sebastian Lyos, Mylene T. Truong and Cesar A. Moran
Diagnostics 2025, 15(17), 2238; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15172238 - 3 Sep 2025
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Background: Pulmonary fungal infections can mimic malignancies, especially in patients with a prior cancer diagnosis. This study presents 160 patients who were suspected to have malignancies but were diagnosed with fungal infections. Methods: Clinical, radiological, and histopathological features were recorded for all 160 [...] Read more.
Background: Pulmonary fungal infections can mimic malignancies, especially in patients with a prior cancer diagnosis. This study presents 160 patients who were suspected to have malignancies but were diagnosed with fungal infections. Methods: Clinical, radiological, and histopathological features were recorded for all 160 patients. The patients included 61 women and 99 men, aged between 23 and 78 years (median age: 61 years). Diagnostic imaging identified either single or multiple pulmonary nodules. Tissue diagnosis was obtained in all cases, identifying various etiological agents, with Histoplasma, Cryptococcus, and Aspergillus being the top three infections. Results: Out of the 160 patients, 61 (38.1%) had a prior history of malignancy, and 29 (18.1%) had ongoing evidence of malignancy. Ninety-nine patients had no history of prior malignancy but presented with abnormal diagnostic imaging findings. The presence of single or multiple lesions in the lung, especially in patients with a history of malignancy, posed a diagnostic challenge, often raising the possibility of metastatic disease or primary lung malignancy. Conclusions: Patients with single or multiple pulmonary nodules, particularly those with a history of malignancy, should undergo tissue diagnosis to accurately define the process. This comprehensive assessment is crucial to determine whether the nodules are due to an infectious process or malignancy. Full article
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