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Liposarcoma other imaging findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Positron emission tomography (PET) scan is useful in cases where the liposarcoma is firm, deep, and has a size greater than 3 cm. PET scan may also help evaluate the grade and prognosis of the tumor, as well as its shrinkage following chemotherapy.
Other Imaging Findings
Other Imaging Findings
Positron emission tomography (PET)
- Positron emission tomography (PET) is useful to evaluate cases of liposarcoma, especially when the tumor is firm, deep, and has a size greater than 3 cm.[1]
- PET scan is also useful to evaluate:
- Tumor grade
- Prognosis
- Tumor shrinkage following chemotherapy
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS)
- It can provide information by identifying different and specific enhancement patterns.[2]
References
References
- ↑ “NCCN Guidelines for Patients – Soft Tissue Sarcoma”.
- ↑ Aurash Naser-Tavakolian, Mittul Gulati, Vinay Duddalwar, Shefali Chopra, Manju Aron & Hooman Djaladat (2018). “Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound of Spermatic Cord and Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma”. Ultrasound quarterly. 34 (4): 292–296. doi:10.1097/RUQ.0000000000000372. PMID 30020269. Unknown parameter
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