Prognostic impact of preoperative FDG-PET positive lymph nodes in lung cancer

ConclusionsAbnormal FDG uptake in the LN is an important prognostic factor. Increased glucose metabolism on FDG-PET appears to be a more efficient postoperative prognostic marker than pathological n-stage in patients with lung cancer.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research