Positron Emission Tomography With [18F]Fluorodeoxyglucose Improves Staging and Patient Management in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Multicenter Prospective Study

Volume: 28, Issue: 7, Pages: 1190 - 1195
Published: Mar 1, 2010
Abstract
Purpose To address the impact of positron emission tomography with [ 18 F]fluorodeoxyglucose (PET-FDG) on the initial staging and management of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Patients and Methods This multicenter, prospective study included 233 patients with newly diagnosed and untreated HNSCC. TNM stage and therapeutic decision were first determined based on the conventional work-up (including physical examination,...
Paper Details
Title
Positron Emission Tomography With [18F]Fluorodeoxyglucose Improves Staging and Patient Management in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Multicenter Prospective Study
Published Date
Mar 1, 2010
Volume
28
Issue
7
Pages
1190 - 1195
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