Variability of lung tumor measurements on repeat computed tomography scans taken within 15 minutes.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We use changes in tumor measurements to assess response and progression, both in routine care and as the primary objective of clinical trials. However, the variability of computed tomography (CT) -based tumor measurement has not been comprehensively evaluated. In this study, we assess the variability of lung tumor measurement using repeat CT scans performed within 15 minutes of each other and discuss the implications of this variability in a clinical context.

Patients and methods

Patients with non-small-cell lung cancer and a target lung lesion ≥ 1 cm consented to undergo two CT scans within a period of minutes. Three experienced radiologists measured the diameter of the target lesion on the two scans in a side-by-side fashion, and differences were compared.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Oxnard GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3157977 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature