| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4221748 | Clinical Imaging | 2013 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The aim of this pictorial essay was to highlight the usefulness of fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in evaluating incidental infection or inflammation in cancer patients, related to surgical management. A retrospective review of 10,985 consecutive oncologic PET/CTs was done, and nine cases with suspected FDG positive infectious or inflammatory processes were selected for further review. PET/CT helped identify infections and inflammatory processes related to surgical management of cancer patients, define the extent of infection or inflammation, guide the management and, in some cases, evaluate response to therapy.
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Authors
William Makis, Anthony Ciarallo, Christopher Rush, Marc Hickeson,