Table 3

Prevalence of non-nodule findings at baseline CT

Incidental findingPrevalence of findings (N, %)
COPD/emphysema498 (38.6)
 Emphysema severity
  Mild321 (24.9)
  Moderate83 (6.4)
  Severe30 (2.3)
  Not classified856 (66.4)
Interstitial lung disease331 (25.7)
Pleural disease263 (20.4)
Cardiovascular disease936 (72.6)
 Cardiac calcification severity
  Mild561 (43.5)
  Moderate214 (16.6)
  Severe107 (8.3)
  Not classified408 (31.6)
Thyroid abnormality28 (2.7)
Neck and mediastinal abnormalities531 (41.2)
Breast abnormalities17 (1.3)
Abdominal abnormalities257 (19.9)
Adrenal abnormalities38 (3.0)
Kidney abnormalities107 (8.3)
Bone abnormalities221 (17.1)
Other cancers2 (0.2)
Other abnormalities270 (20.9)