What is the most commonly used additional imaging technique to confirm lung cancer?

a. Gammagraphy
b. Videoscintigraphy
c. Positron emission tomography
d. Enhanced computed tomography


ANS: C
The most commonly used additional imaging technique is positron emission tomography (PET) utilizing [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose.

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