Article
Advanced adenocarcinoma of the lung: comparison of CT characteristics of patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase gene rearrangement and those with epidermal growth factor receptor mutation.
Radiology - 1 Apr 2015
Choi Chang-Min, Kim Mi Young, Hwang Hye Jeon, Lee Jung Bok, Kim Woo Sung
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To study the differences in computed tomographic (CT) characteristics between patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma who have anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangement and those who have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study was approved by the institutional review board. Informed consent was waived. Patients with stage IV...
Topics
- Adenocarcinoma
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase
- Biopsy, Needle
- Bronchoscopy
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
- Contrast Media
- ErbB Receptors