| Imaging of pleural masses: which to choose? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18086520 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The differential diagnosis of pleural masses is limited. Asbestos-related disease and invasive bronchogenic carcinoma make up the majority of cases. The diagnostic yield of biopsies is low, and invasive procedures are often required to achieve diagnosis. A variety of imaging techniques are available to help differentiate between benign and malignant disease to help discern which patients to biopsy. While computed tomography has a relatively good sensitivity and specificity, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) both appear to have higher accuracy. MRI has the added benefit of being an excellent aid in determining surgical resectability of tumors. MRI and PET are limited, however, by their cost and availability in certain regions. |
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Authors:
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Aaron S Bruns; John G Mastronarde |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2007-12-20 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Respiratory medicine Volume: 102 ISSN: 0954-6111 ISO Abbreviation: Respir Med Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-03 Completed Date: 2008-08-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8908438 Medline TA: Respir Med Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 328-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, The Ohio State University Medical Center, 473 West 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Aaron.Bruns@osumc.edu |
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Aged Diagnosis, Differential Diagnostic Imaging / economics, methods* Female Humans Pleural Neoplasms / diagnosis* Sensitivity and Specificity |
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