Early detection and diagnosis is an effective way to reduce lung cancer mortality. A large number of pulmonary nodules were detected in chest computed tomography (CT) screening. However

excessive or insufficient diagnosis and treatment are extremely common in these nodules because of their complex classification and diverse properties

as well as the controversies between different guidelines. Incapability of predicting their growth patterns is the core reason

which makes it difficult to personalize clinical management. The growth prediction of pulmonary nodules plays an important role in the management of screen-positive individuals and the development of personalized and precise treatment. Therefore

this article reviewed the studies related to the growth prediction of pulmonary nodules in the last five years.