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Study sample characteristics
| Mean (SD) | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 69.9 (9.0) | 54–91 |
| Sex (Male %) | 97.2 % (70/72) | – |
| Size (mm) | 30.3 (22.0) | 8–110 |
| Maximum SUV | 10.8 (7.8) | 0.8–36.8 |
| Presence of emphysema % (proportion) | 70.8 % (51/72) | – |
| Evidence of granulomatous disease % (proportion) | 25.0 % (18/72) | – |
