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Gadolinium-DTPA enhancement of lung radiation fibrosis

Journal Article · · Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography; (USA)
Gadolinium-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) enhancement of radiation-induced apical pulmonary fibrosis was observed in two patients previously treated for breast cancer. In one case the fibrosis was biopsied twice, with no change in its CT appearance over 3 years. Gadolinium-DTPA may enhance benign apical fibrosis after radiation therapy and should not, in and of itself, be used as evidence of recurrent malignancy.
OSTI ID:
5031662
Journal Information:
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography; (USA) Vol. 13:6; ISSN 0363-8715; ISSN JCATD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English