| Comparison of computed and conventional whole lung tomography in detecting pulmonary nodules: a prospective radiologic-pathologic study. | |
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PMID: 97985 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Whole lung computed tomography (CT) was performed on 25 patients with clinical diagnoses including osteogenic sarcoma. Ewing's sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, and melanoma in whom conventional tomography had revealed from one to four parenchymal nodules in one lung deemed resectable for either staging or treatment purposes. Thoracotomy was performed within 3 weeks after conventional and computed whole lung tomography. All palpable nodules were resected, measured at the time of surgery, mapped by anatomic segment, and submitted for individual histologic evaluation. CT defined more nodules than conventional tomography in 48% of cases. The additional nodules were usually pleural or subpleural and 3--6 mn in diameter. CT identified 78% of all resected nodules greater than 3 mm in diameter, compared to 59% using conventional tomography. CT was also of value in detecting bilateral nodules earlier than conventional tomography and in documenting small nodule growth on successive examination. However, 60% of the additional nodules defined by CT and resected proved to be benign granulomas and pleural-based nodes at thoracotomy. |
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Authors:
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E G Schaner; A E Chang; J L Doppman; D M Conkle; M W Flye; S A Rosenberg |
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Type: Case Reports; Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 131 ISSN: 0361-803X ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 1978 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-09-29 Completed Date: 1978-09-29 Revised Date: 2008-02-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 51-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adolescent Adult Child Female Humans Lung Neoplasms / pathology, radiography* Male Melanoma / pathology, radiography Neoplasm Metastasis Osteosarcoma / pathology, radiography Prospective Studies Tomography, X-Ray* Tomography, X-Ray Computed* |
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AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006 Feb;186(2):289-90
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