Positron-emission tomography for hepatocellular carcinoma: Current status and future prospects.
World J Gastroenterol
; 25(32): 4682-4695, 2019 Aug 28.
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ABSTRACT
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality worldwide. Various imaging modalities provide important information about HCC for its clinical management. Since positron-emission tomography (PET) or PET-computed tomography was introduced to the oncologic setting, it has played crucial roles in detecting, distinguishing, accurately staging, and evaluating local, residual, and recurrent HCC. PET imaging visualizes tissue metabolic information that is closely associated with treatment. Dynamic PET imaging and dual-tracer have emerged as complementary techniques that aid in various aspects of HCC diagnosis. The advent of new radiotracers and the development of immuno-PET and PET-magnetic resonance imaging have improved the ability to detect lesions and have made great progress in treatment surveillance. The current PET diagnostic capabilities for HCC and the supplementary techniques are reviewed herein.
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Carcinoma Hepatocelular
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Imunoconjugados
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Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos
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Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons combinada à Tomografia Computadorizada
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Neoplasias Hepáticas
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Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Humans
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2019
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