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Positron emission tomography computed tomography in oncology.

Authors :
Drake B
Cook GJ
Source :
British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) [Br J Hosp Med (Lond)] 2011 Nov; Vol. 72 (11), pp. 631-7.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The role of positron emission tomography computed tomography in oncological imaging has rapidly evolved. It has proven itself to be cost effective and alters patient management in a significant proportion of cases. This article discusses its current and future applications.

Subjects

Subjects :
Humans
Neoplasm Staging methods
Radiopharmaceuticals therapeutic use
Multimodal Imaging
Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Positron-Emission Tomography
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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Language :
English
ISSN :
1750-8460
Volume :
72
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22083005
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2011.72.11.631
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