The Efficacy of PET/CT Scan in CT‐Guided Needle Biopsy of Large Lung Mass
ABSTRACT In CT‐guided needle biopsy of large lung mass, false‐negative error could occur due to the necrotic portion of lung mass. If a biopsy is performed on a metabolically active lesion with reference to PET/CT scan, it would help to increase the chances of achieving an accurate diagnosis.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Respirology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.70210 |
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| Summary: | ABSTRACT In CT‐guided needle biopsy of large lung mass, false‐negative error could occur due to the necrotic portion of lung mass. If a biopsy is performed on a metabolically active lesion with reference to PET/CT scan, it would help to increase the chances of achieving an accurate diagnosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2051-3380 |