Tumor glycolytic heterogeneity improves detection of regional nodal metastasis in patients with lung adenocarcinoma.

Kun-Han LueSung-Chao ChuLing-Yi WangYen-Chang ChenMing-Hsun LiBee-Song ChangSheng-Chieh ChanYu-Hung ChenChih-Bin LinShu-Hsin Liu

Published in: Annals of nuclear medicine (2021)

Our preliminary results show that the primary tumor entropy may improve 18F-FDG PET visual interpretation in predicting pathological nodal metastasis in lung adenocarcinoma, and may also show a survival prognostic value. This versatile biomarker may facilitate tailored therapeutic strategies for patients with resectable lung adenocarcinoma.

Keyphrases

pet ct
positron emission tomography
lymph node
pet imaging
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
computed tomography
single cell
locally advanced
smoking cessation
squamous cell carcinoma
label free
free survival