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Published in: Respiratory Research 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Review

Molecular imaging of pulmonary diseases

Authors: Julien Dimastromatteo, Eric J. Charles, Victor E. Laubach

Published in: Respiratory Research | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Imaging holds an important role in the diagnosis of lung diseases. Along with clinical tests, noninvasive imaging techniques provide complementary and valuable information that enables a complete differential diagnosis. Various novel molecular imaging tools are currently under investigation aimed toward achieving a better understanding of lung disease physiopathology as well as early detection and accurate diagnosis leading to targeted treatment. Recent research on molecular imaging methods that may permit differentiation of the cellular and molecular components of pulmonary disease and monitoring of immune activation are detailed in this review. The application of molecular imaging to lung disease is currently in its early stage, especially compared to other organs or tissues, but future studies will undoubtedly reveal useful pulmonary imaging probes and imaging modalities.
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Metadata
Title
Molecular imaging of pulmonary diseases
Authors
Julien Dimastromatteo
Eric J. Charles
Victor E. Laubach
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Respiratory Research / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1465-993X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-018-0716-0

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