Application of 18 F-FDG PET-CT in the management of pulmonary nodule and mass – a pictorial review
- Author:
Teik Hin Tan
1
;
Teck Huat Wong
2
;
Usha Rani George
3
;
Ken Siong Kow
4
;
Chong Kin Liam
4
Author Information
- Publication Type:Other Types
- From: The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2019;74(3):250-250
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Background: Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Pulmonary nodules are commonly encountered in clinical practice because of the recent implementation of low-dose CT lung screening programme, incidental finding on cardiac CT or CT for nonthoracic related disease. 18 F-FDG PET-CT plays an important role in the management of pulmonary nodules. Methods: In this pictorial review, we present six different scenarios of using 18 F-FDG PET-CT in the management of suspicious pulmonary nodule or mass. The advantages and limitations of 18 F-FDG PET-CT and Herder model are discussed. Results: 18 F-FDG PET-CT with risk assessment using Herder model provides added value in characterising indeterminate pulmonary nodules. Besides, 18 F-FDG PET-CT is valuable to guide the site of biopsy and provide accurate staging of lung cancer. Conclusion: To further improve its diagnostic accuracy, careful history taking, and CT morphological evaluation should be taken into consideration when interpreting 18FFDG PET-CT findings in patients with these nodules.
- Full text:6.2019.my1431.pdf
