Do Patients with Bronchiectasis Have an Increased Risk of Developing Lung Cancer? A Systematic Review

Background: Initial evidence supports the hypothesis that patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) have a higher risk of lung cancer. We systematically reviewed the available literature to define the characteristics of lung malignancies in patients with bronchiectasis and the characte...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nadia Castaldo, Alberto Fantin, Massimiliano Manera, Vincenzo Patruno, Giulia Sartori, Ernesto Crisafulli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/2/459