Modern approach to computed tomographic diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma

Abstract

The classification of tumors of the lung, pleura, thymus and heart was published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2015. It presents a completely different approach to adenocarcinoma compared to the 2004 WHO classification. Adenocarcinoma is the most common histological type of lung cancer. The interdisciplinary classification is based on consensus among oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, pathologists, molecular biologists, radiologists, radiologists and identifies a wide range of adenocarcinoma types and subtypes with varying prognosis and treatment. They are accompanied by a variety of manifestations and features on computed tomography, which usually correlate with histopathological findings, highlighting one of the key roles of the radiologist in the diagnosis and treatment of such patients. The aim of the work is to familiarize radiologists with the WHO 2015 classification, terminology and computed tomographic diagnostic criteria for various types of lung adenocarcinoma.