Contrast-enhanced computed tomography versus positron emission tomography/positron emission tomography-computed tomography in suspected lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is uncertainty regarding the optimal next imaging modality for identifying likely malignant pulmonary lesions in patients with abnormal chest radiography, with or without respiratory symptoms.

Objectives

We compared the diagnostic accuracy of chest contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) and positron emission tomography or positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/PET-CT) for identifying malignant pulmonary lesions.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysisData sources and methods:We searched the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane CENTRAL databases to identify head-to-head diagnostic accuracy studies comparing CECT and PET/PET-CT for their ability to differentiate between benign and malignant pulmonary lesions. The risk of bias of

SUBMITTER: Suri TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12657768 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature