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FDG-PET for Assessment of Endometrial and Vulvar Cancer.

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Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) provides a comprehensive whole body evaluation in patients with endometrial and vulvar cancer. Here, we discuss the role of FDG-PET/CT in defining the… Click to show full abstract

Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) provides a comprehensive whole body evaluation in patients with endometrial and vulvar cancer. Here, we discuss the role of FDG-PET/CT in defining the disease extent in patients presenting with these cancers. Detection of lymph node and distant metastases has implications for staging, treatment planning, and patient prognosis. Procedures for image acquisition and interpretation for optimum accuracy and essential elements that should be included in the PET-CT report are described. Common imaging pitfalls are presented and illustrated with examples.

Keywords: fdg pet; vulvar cancer; fdg; pet assessment; endometrial vulvar

Journal Title: Seminars in nuclear medicine
Year Published: 2019

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