Relevance of FDG-PET-CT scan for the evaluation of local pleural invasion assessed by thoracoscopy in malignant pleural mesothelioma

V. Pinelli, E. Roca, S. Laroumagne, S. Lucchini, G.F. Tassi, P. Astoul (Brescia, Italy; Marseille, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Diagnosis and biology of malignant pleural effusions
Session: Diagnosis and biology of malignant pleural effusions
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4622
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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