Molecular Imaging 2017

Excellent tumor identification (NSCLC)

Coin lesion • Sensitivity 97% • Specificity 79%

Impact on management • Negative Follow-up • Positive Biopsy or direct treatment

Lung Cancer Disease Site Group of Cancer Care Ontario's Program in Evidence-Based Care

18Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer: a systematic review. Ung et al. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2007 Dec 5;99(23):1741-3.

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