Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8229688 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The intensity of FDG uptake in pulmonary tissue after RT determined using a simple visual scoring system showed significant correlation with the presence and severity of radiation pneumonitis. 18F-FDG-PET may be useful in the prediction, diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring of radiation pneumonitis.
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Authors
Michael P. M.D., MRCP., FRCR., FRANZCR., Zhe M.D., Annette B.App.Sc., Ph.D., Alan BE (Hons)., Post Grad. Dip. (App. Stat.)., David Dip Appl Sci., ANMT., David L. M.D., FRANZCR., Rodney J. MB BS (Hons)., M.D., FRACP.,