TableĀ 18

Patient related factors that may influence accuracy of nodule measurement

Study author and yearPatient or nodule factorEffect on nodule measurement
Gietema et al (2007)343
Korst et al (2011)78
Wang et al (2008)344
Non-spherical or irregular nodule shapeLess accurate segmentation for volume measurement
Ko et al (2012)79Juxta pleural positionLess reliable volumetry
Goodman et al (2006)345
Kostis et al (2004)83
Smaller nodule sizeLess reproducible measurements
Wang et al (2008)344Juxta vascular positionLess reliable volumetry
Boll et al (2004)346Cardiac motionLess reliable volumetry