18F-FDG primary tumor uptake to improve N status prediction in cT1 non-metastatic non-small cell lung cancer: development and validation of a positron emission tomography model

Purpose:Occult lymph node involvement is a major issue in the management of non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), with an estimated prevalence of approximately 2.9–21.6% in 18F-FDG PET/CT series. The aim of the study is to construct a PET model to improve lymph node assessment.Methods:Patients with...

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Main Authors: David Morland, Marco Chiappetta, Pierre-Emmanuel Falcoz, Marie-Pierre Chenard, Salvatore Annunziata, Luca Boldrini, Filippo Lococo, Alessio Imperiale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1141636/full