Suspected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Incidence of Occult Brain and Skeletal Metastases and Effectiveness of Imaging for Detection—Pilot Study

Abstract

Contrast-enhanced MR imaging of the brain is indicated for the exclusion of brain metastases in patients with clinically operable known or possible NSCLC and a large (> 3-cm) lung mass. Skeletal imaging may be indicated if an isolated brain metastasis is detected.