The role of FDG-PET scanning in the diagnosis of pulmonary nodules suspicious for lung cancer

Eric Grogan (Nashville, United States of America)

Source: International Congress 2015 – Advances in pneumonia management, COPD therapy and lung nodule evaluation
Session: Advances in pneumonia management, COPD therapy and lung nodule evaluation
Session type: Lunchtime session
Number: 4392

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