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Current use of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography and combined positron emission tomography and computed tomography in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16319618     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The history and physical examination, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging are the cornerstones for identifying new and recurrent cancers of the head and neck. The advent of positron emission tomography (PET) and combined PET/CT imaging technology is a promising development. These modalities have the potential to help stage patients presenting with head and neck cancer, identify responses to nonsurgical therapy, and allow earlier detection of recurrence in the hope of improving survival. The following paper provides a brief history of PET and PET/CT imaging. The current PET and PET/CT literature for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck is reviewed, and specific recommendations for its use are provided.
Authors:
Lee A Zimmer; Barton F Branstetter; Jayakar V Nayak; Jonas T Johnson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Laryngoscope     Volume:  115     ISSN:  0023-852X     ISO Abbreviation:  Laryngoscope     Publication Date:  2005 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-12-01     Completed Date:  2006-01-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8607378     Medline TA:  Laryngoscope     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2029-34     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. leeazimmer@yahoo.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis*
Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 / diagnostic use*
Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Humans
Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
Radiopharmaceuticals / diagnostic use*
Reproducibility of Results
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Radiopharmaceuticals; 63503-12-8/Fluorodeoxyglucose F18

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