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Ground-glass opacity refers to hazy, white areas that appear on CT scans of the lungs, similar to the appearance of frosted glass. These areas show up as white or opaque regions during imaging tests and can be detected through chest X-rays and CT scans, which create detailed three-dimensional images of your lungs. After Show Full Answer

Ground-glass opacity refers to hazy, white areas that appear on CT scans of the lungs, similar to the appearance of frosted glass. These areas show up as white or opaque regions during imaging tests and can be detected through chest X-rays and CT scans, which create detailed three-dimensional images of your lungs. After lung cancer surgery, ground-glass opacities may appear as part of the healing process or could indicate other post-surgical changes. Your healthcare team will typically use CT scans to precisely locate these areas and determine their significance. If needed, they may recommend additional tests like a bronchoscopy to examine the airways more closely and take tissue samples to understand the cause.

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