title: [Diagnostic possibilities of positron emission tomography in oncologic pulmonology].
abstract: The authors present the possibilities of applying positron emission tomography (PET) in oncopulmonology. In addition to reviewing the literature, they share their own experience obtained during the diagnostic work-up and follow-up of twenty-three patients. The basic indications and the relevant properties of the most frequently used radiopharmaceuticals are discussed. Finally, the authors raise the question of cost-effectiveness of PET-investigations vs. conventional techniques, and suggest possible algorithms to include this non-invasive imaging method in the diagnostic work-up of patients with malignant or benign pulmonary diseases.
authors.affiliation: Debreceni Egyetem, Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum, PET Centrum, Debrecen. fekeshazy@pet.dote.hu
authors.forename: Attila
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fekésházy
authors.forename: Tünde
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Miklovicz
authors.forename: Olga
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Esik
authors.forename: Zsolt
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Lengyel
authors.forename: Agota
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Petrányi
authors.forename: András
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Koncz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000465:Algorithms; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D003074:Solitary Pulmonary Nodule / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014055:Tomography, Emission-Computed