Prediction and verification of benignancy and malignancy of pulmonary nodules based on inflammatory related biological markers.

Objective: Inflammation plays an important role in the transformation of pulmonary nodules (PNs) from benign to malignant. Prediction of benignancy and malignancy of PNs is still lacking efficacy methods. Although Mayo or Brock model have been widely applied in clinical practices, their application conditions are limited.