Staging non-small cell carcinoma of the lung using technetium-99m-labeled monoclonal antibodies.

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Journal Article

A technetium-labeled monoclonal antibody was administered to 52 patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma, either to stage the mediastinum preoperatively or to detect distant metastases. Results from planar and tomographic imaging are compared to CT and histologic confirmation. Differences in detection rates and predictive values between imaging modalities are discussed. The authors conclude that imaging with a technetium-labeled monoclonal antibody is safe and accurate and may be useful for staging patients with either operable or inoperable non-small cell lung cancer.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Friedman, S; Sullivan, K; Salk, D; Nelp, WB; Griep, RJ; Johnson, DH; Blend, MJ; Aye, R; Suppers, V; Abrams, PG

Published Date

  • December 1990

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 4 / 6

Start / End Page

  • 1069 - 1078

PubMed ID

  • 1962776

Pubmed Central ID

  • 1962776

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0889-8588

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States