1. [Current applications of PET/CT].
- Author
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Soussan M, Pop G, and Eder V
- Subjects
- Humans, Multimodal Imaging, Neoplasms diagnosis, Positron-Emission Tomography, Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Abstract
Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is a sensitive method for detecting, staging, and therapy monitoring of many malignancies. It has modified the management of cancer. PET/CT allows for a "whole body" assessment of a metabolic process, depending on the type of tracer, combined with a CT scan. In the present article we review the different PET tracers available today and the most effective applications of PET-CT in oncology, but also in inflammatory diseases, heart diseases and dementia.
- Published
- 2013