Does PET-CT predict the results of CT-guided core biopsy in the diagnosis of peripheral lung lesion?

K.A. Khan, R. Luddy, J.M. Meaney, R. Mcdermott, F. O‘Connell (Dublin, Ireland)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Functional imaging in pulmonary oncology and COPD. Radiation dose in chest CT: survey and real life
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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