[Diagnostic possibilities of positron emission tomography in oncologic pulmonology].
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.
Fekésházy
Attila
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Debreceni Egyetem, Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum, PET Centrum, Debrecen. fekeshazy@pet.dote.hu
Miklovicz
Tünde
T
Esik
Olga
O
Lengyel
Zsolt
Z
Petrányi
Agota
A
Koncz
András
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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