2-[18F]FDG PET/CT radiomics in lung cancer: An overview of the technical aspect and its emerging role in management of the disease

Lung cancer is the most common cancer, worldwide, and a major health issue with a remarkable mortality rate. 2-[18F]fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (2-[18F]FDG PET/CT) plays an indispensable role in the management of lung cancer patients. Long-established quantitative parameters such as size, density, and metabolic activity have been and are being employed in the current practice to enhance...