Impact of Fluorodeoxyglucose PET/Computed Tomography on the Management of Patients with Colorectal Cancer - 22/06/15

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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the Western world. Most colorectal cancers show fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake, although in mucinous adenocarcinoma uptake may be limited. A literature search was conducted regarding the impact of FDG-PET/computed tomography (CT) on management and outcome in patients with colorectal carcinoma. FDG-PET/CT can have a significant clinical impact on patient management in various stages of the disease. In patients with suspected recurrent disease and patients with liver metastases who might be eligible for surgery FDG-PET/CT can have more benefit than conventional imaging. FDG-PET/CT can be a useful modality to monitor treatment response.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Colorectal carcinoma, FDG-PET/CT, Patient management, Survival outcome
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| Disclosure: The authors have nothing to disclose. |
Vol 10 - N° 3
P. 345-360 - juillet 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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