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Oral cancer other imaging findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A positron emission tomography (PET scan) may be diagnostic of spread of oral cancer. 18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scanning is useful to identify the extent of cervical node metastasis.
PET scan
PET scan
- A PET scan may be useful for seeing if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, to determine the originating site of cancer when found in the lymph nodes or for checking the entire body for any spreading of cancer cells.[1]
- 18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scanning is useful to identify the extent of cervical node metastasis.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Tantiwongkosi B, Yu F, Kanard A, Miller FR (May 2014). “Role of (18)F-FDG PET/CT in pre and post treatment evaluation in head and neck carcinoma”. World J Radiol. 6 (5): 177–91. doi:10.4329/wjr.v6.i5.177. PMC 4037544. PMID 24876922.
- ↑ Castaldi P, Leccisotti L, Bussu F, Miccichè F, Rufini V (February 2013). “Role of (18)F-FDG PET-CT in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma”. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 33 (1): 1–8. PMC 3631810. PMID 23620633.
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