Understanding Adenocarcinoma of the Lung Developing from Subsolid Nodules and Atypical Pulmonary Cysts

Subsolid nodules and atypical pulmonary cysts can pose diagnostic challenges due to their slow growth and atypical imaging features, and improved understanding of their imaging hallmarks, pathologic correlations, guideline-based recommendations, and risk assessment strategies is essential for accurately identifying pulmonary adenocarcinomas that may arise from these potentially malignant lesions.