The Role of [18F]FDG PET Imaging for the Assessment of Pulmonary Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis: A Comprehensive Narrative Literature Review

The Role of [18F]FDG PET Imaging for the Assessment of Pulmonary Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis: A Comprehensive Narrative Literature Review

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis (PLC) is a rare, aggressive manifestation of metastatic cancer characterized by lymphatic infiltration of the lungs, typically indicating advanced disease and poor prognosis. <b>Methods</b>: This comprehensiv...

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Main Authors:	Francesco Dondi, Pietro Bellini, Michela Cossandi, Luca Camoni, Roberto Rinaldi, Gian Luca Viganò, Francesco Bertagna
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:	Diagnostics
Subjects:	pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis PLC lymphangitic carcinomatosis positron emission tomography PET/CT PET [18F]FDG
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/13/1626
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