Characteristics and Limitations of FDG PET/CT for Imaging of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Comprehensive Review of Anatomy, Metastatic Pathways, and Image Findings.
AJR Am J Roentgenol
; 205(5): W519-31, 2015 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-26496574
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This image-based article illustrates the anatomic regions of squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck and describes the metastatic pathways in and TNM staging for each region. Both the role and limitations of FDG PET/CT in imaging such cancers are discussed, and cases exemplifying these issues are reported. Also included is a discussion of the use of FDG PET/CT to monitor the response of squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck to therapy, in addition to a brief comparison of PET/CT with such traditional imaging modalities as CT, MRI, and ultrasound.CONCLUSION:
Understanding the characteristics of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, as imaged by FDG PET/CT, is crucial for determining treatment strategy, because it helps to avoid incorrect staging and also provides an accurate assessment of treatment response.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Imagen Multimodal
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Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
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En
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AJR Am J Roentgenol
Año:
2015
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Article