Outcome of small lung nodules missed on hybrid PET/MRI in patients with primary malignancy.
Roy A RaadKent P FriedmanLaura HeacockFabio PonzoAmy MelsaetherHersh ChandaranaPublished in: Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI (2015)
The vast majority (97%) of small non-FDG avid lung nodules missed on PET/MRI either resolved or remained stable on follow-up, suggestive of benignity. PET/MRI remains a viable alternative imaging modality in oncology patients, despite its low sensitivity in detecting small lung nodules.
Keyphrases
- pet ct
- positron emission tomography
- contrast enhanced
- computed tomography
- pet imaging
- magnetic resonance imaging
- end stage renal disease
- diffusion weighted imaging
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- high resolution
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- patient reported outcomes
- photodynamic therapy