[18F]FDG PET/CT predicts progression-free survival in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

[18F]FDG PET/CT predicts progression-free survival in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Abstract Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating disease characterized by an unpredictable course. Prognostic markers and disease activity markers are needed. The purpose of this single-center retrospective study was to evaluate the prognostic value of lung fluorodeoxyglucose...

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Main Authors: Aurélien Justet, Astrid Laurent-Bellue, Gabriel Thabut, Arnaud Dieudonné, Marie-Pierre Debray, Raphael Borie, Michel Aubier, Rachida Lebtahi, Bruno Crestani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Pulmonary fibrosis
PET scan
Total lesion glycolysis
Prognosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-017-0556-3

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