Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8238489 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The PET scan provides more accurate staging of primary tumors and nodal metastases for patients with advanced head-and-neck cancer than CT alone. Compared with the gold standard, significant variability exists in volumes obtained by using various SUV thresholds. A combination of clinical, CT, and PET data should continue to be used for optimal treatment planning. The SUV40 method appears to offer the best compromise between accuracy and reducing the risk of underestimating tumor extent.
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Authors
Ryan J. M.D., Balasubramanya M.D., Lale M.D., Benjamin M.D., Eric M. M.D., Peter M. M.D., Johnny M.D.,