Journal article
Anal carcinoma: FDG PET/CT in staging, response evaluation, and follow-up
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 …
Authors
Saboo SS; Zukotynski K; Shinagare AB; Krajewski KM; Ramaiya N
Journal
Abdominal Radiology, Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 728–735
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
August 2013
DOI
10.1007/s00261-012-9958-3
ISSN
2366-004X