Is an 8mm pure ground glass nodule a carcinoma in situ?

8mm pure ground-glass nodules, whether it is carcinoma in situ or not needs to be judged after pathological biopsy and other tests.
Pure ground-glass nodule is a lung nodule detected by chest CT imaging, which can be characterized by a uniform density of ground-glass-like changes, showing a cloudy appearance.
If the nodule has non-smooth edges and rapidly increases in size in a short period of time, it has a high likelihood of malignancy. However, it may also be caused by infections in the lungs, pulmonary tuberculosis, tuberculosis and other causes.
Therefore, 8mm pure ground glass lung nodule is only an imaging manifestation, the specific degree of benign and malignant, but also with the patient’s clinical manifestations, and pathological tests, etc., to carry out a comprehensive analysis. It is recommended that patients follow the doctor’s instructions for regular review, in order to rule out or confirm the disease as early as possible.