Ultra-long Field-Of-View Positron Emission Tomography for Characterization of Indeterminate Lung Nodules: a Pilot Study Exploring Opportunities for Clinical Research
Indeterminate lung nodules (6-15mm) are frequent findings in patients undergoing chest CT scanning, but adequate follow-up imaging is currently not in place to facilitate early detection, diagnosis and decision making regarding treatment. The introduction of long Field-Of-View PET/CT scanners could make a difference in this matter due to the substantial increase in sensitivity allowing optimal image quality. Whether this new technology could provide improved detection and follow-up of indeterminate lung nodules is what we aim to explore in this study.
• able to give informed consent
• signed informed consent
• confirmed indeterminate lung nodule(s) of 6-15 mm in size on CT chest imaging
• routine 18F-FDG PET/CT performed
• scheduled for biopsy or resection of the lung nodules