Anal carcinoma: FDG PET/CT in staging, response evaluation, and follow-up

Published: Sep 26, 2012
Abstract
The role of FDG PET/CT in anal cancer is becoming increasingly important. At the time of initial staging, FDG PET/CT can detect the primary site of disease more frequently than CT, is sensitive for nodal and metastatic spread and alters staging in a significant number of patients. Indeed, the NCCN guidelines for anal cancer published in April 2012 recommend FDG PET/CT for therapy planning. Metabolic activity of primary anal cancer at...
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Title
Anal carcinoma: FDG PET/CT in staging, response evaluation, and follow-up
Published Date
Sep 26, 2012
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