Comparison of CT-scan, SPECT and biopsy results in evaluation of pulmonary nodules

M. Puruckherr, P. Pooyan, R. P. Byrd, J. Metha, T. M. Roy, M. R. Girish (Johnson City, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - New trends in thoracic imaging
Session: New trends in thoracic imaging
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3705
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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