new analysis of published studies found that FDG-PET technology is less
accurate in diagnosing lung cancer versus benign disease in regions
where infections like histoplasmosis or tuberculosis are common.
Misdiagnosis of lung lesions suspicious for cancer could lead to
unnecessary tests and surgeries for patients, with additional potential
complications and mortality.
Histoplasmosis and other fungal diseases are linked to fungi that are often concentrated in bird droppings and are found in soils.
