Association of maximum standardized uptake value with occult mediastinal lymph node metastases in cN0 non-small cell lung cancer [THORACIC]

CONCLUSIONS
The SUVmax of the primary tumour was an independent risk factor for occult N2 metastases in NSCLC patients diagnosed as clinical N0 by PET–CT. SUVmax of ≥2.6 of the primary tumour may indicate the risk of N2 metastases, and invasive mediastinal staging techniques or comprehensive therapy should not be ignored in these patients.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - November 3, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lin, J.-t., Yang, X.-n., Zhong, W.-z., Liao, R.-q., Dong, S., Nie, Q., Weng, S.-x., Fang, X.-j., Zheng, J.-y., Wu, Y.-l. Tags: Lung - transplantation, Mediastinum, History THORACIC Source Type: research