Role of positron emission tomography in the staging of lung cancer
C Schiepers - Lung Cancer, 1997 - Elsevier
Early detection and staging of lung cancer is important in initiating rapid treatment and
improving prognosis. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging
have a high resolution and are able to reveal structural abnormalities, but still have
problems differentiating benign from malignant lesions. Lesion size is used as a
distinguishing parameter but definite diagnosis still relies on invasive procedures. Positron
emission tomography (PET) is based on imaging of biochemical processes in vivo. PET is …
improving prognosis. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging
have a high resolution and are able to reveal structural abnormalities, but still have
problems differentiating benign from malignant lesions. Lesion size is used as a
distinguishing parameter but definite diagnosis still relies on invasive procedures. Positron
emission tomography (PET) is based on imaging of biochemical processes in vivo. PET is …
