Korean Journal of Radiology

The Korean Society of Radiology (대한영상의학회)
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Cryoablation of a Small Pulmonary Nodule with Pure Ground-Glass Opacity: A Case Report

  • Kim, Kun Yung (Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Institute for Medical Sciences) ;
  • Jin, Gong Yong (Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Institute for Medical Sciences) ;
  • Han, Young Min (Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Institute for Medical Sciences) ;
  • Lee, Yong Chul (Department of Internal Medicine, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Institute for Medical Sciences) ;
  • Jung, Myung Ja (Department of Pathology, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Institute for Medical Sciences)
  • Received : 2014.09.14
  • Accepted : 2015.01.10
  • Published : 2015.06.01
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Abstract

Treatments for pure ground-glass nodules (GGNs) include limited resection; however, surgery is not always possible in patients with limited pulmonary functional reserve. In such patients, cryoablation may be a suitable alternative to treat a pure GGN. Here, we report our initial experience with cryoablation of a pure GGN that remained after repeated surgical resection in a patient with multiple GGNs. A 5-mm-sized pure GGN in the left lower lobe was cryoablated successfully without recurrence at the 6-month follow-up.

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Grant : 21세기형 중개연구인력양성사업단

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