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Other diagnostic tests include bone scintigraphy, PET scan, and molecular tests. | Other diagnostic tests include bone scintigraphy, [[PET scan]], and molecular tests. | ||
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PET | PET scans use fluoro-18-2-deoxyglucose (FDG) to evaluate solitary [[pulmonary]] nodules. | ||
===Molecular Test=== | ===Molecular Test=== | ||
Molecular tests include epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) mutation. Specific targeted agents may be administered to patients if these mutations are present. | Molecular tests include epidermal growth factor receptor ([[EGFR]]) mutation and anaplastic lymphoma kinase ([[ALK]]) mutation. Specific targeted agents may be administered to patients if these mutations are present. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.
Overview
Other diagnostic tests include bone scintigraphy, PET scan, and molecular tests.
Lung Cancer Other Diagnostic Studies
Bone Scintigraphy
A bone scan may demonstrate bone metastases.
PET scan
PET scans use fluoro-18-2-deoxyglucose (FDG) to evaluate solitary pulmonary nodules.
Molecular Test
Molecular tests include epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) mutation. Specific targeted agents may be administered to patients if these mutations are present.