Published December 2024 | Version v1
Journal article

18FDG PET/CT in adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of lung

  • 1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India)

Description

Adenocarcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma are the predominant histological subtypes in Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma. It is necessary to differentiate between the two because genetic alterations that can be targeted by drugs are mainly seen in Adenocarcinoma, and so unnecessary drugs can be avoided in cases of Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Also, the metastatic potential of Adenocarcinoma is high and is associated with a poorer Disease-Free Survival. In approximately 62% cases the TNM staging is modified after an 18FDG PET-CT scan, thus also preventing patients from undergoing unnecessary further investigations. A higher value of SUVmax was observed in cases of Squamous Cell Carcinoma as compared to Adenocarcinoma of lung on 18FDG PET-CT

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Journal Volume
39
Journal Issue
suppl.1
Journal Page Range
p. S33
ISSN
0972-3919

Conference

Title
56. annual conference of Society of Nuclear Medicine India
Acronym
SNMICON-2024
Dates
5-8 Dec 2024
Place
Coimbatore (India)