Current imaging practice in lung cancer

S. W A Wilkie, L. N. Gomersall, A. R. Denison, A. Chapman

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Abstract

Lung cancer is one of the commonest cancers in the world and is a significant cause of mortality. If diagnosed at an early stage, surgical resection is the mainstay of potential cure; however, few patients fulfill the relevant criteria. The role of the radiologist is integral in the multidisciplinary team for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients. Central to the management of lung cancer patients is the TNM classification system, now in its seventh iteration. The aim of this article is to provide a review of the changes in the new TNM system. We also give an overview of the recent advances in imaging, including the increasing use of positron emission tomography CT (PET-CT), which is essential for the reporting radiologist.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)278-288
Number of pages11
JournalImaging
Volume20
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2008

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