Is 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET recommended for small lung nodules? CT findings of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose non-avid lung cancer

CONCLUSIONS: Among 8-15 mm solid lung cancer, the presence of air bronchograms and concave shape and the absence of background emphysema were associated with low 18F-FDG accumulation.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: 18F-FDG PET can be misleading in differentiating certain type of small solid lung cancer.PMID:38308036 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad048
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research