The role of whole-body bone scanning and clinical factors in detecting bone metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer

Erturan S., Yaman M., Aydin G., Uzel I., Musellim B., Kaynak K.

CHEST, vol.127, no.2, pp.449-454, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 127 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1378/chest.127.2.449
  • Journal Name: CHEST
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.449-454
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Study objectives: Correct detection of bone metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is crucial for prognosis and selection of an appropriate treatment regimen. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of whole-body bone scanning (WBBS) and clinical factors in detecting bone metastases in NSCLC.