Positron emission tomography/computed tomography true fusion imaging in clinical head and neck oncology: early experience

J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2005 Apr;63(4):479-86. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2004.07.022.

Abstract

Purpose: Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) is a new imaging modality that provides simultaneous functional and anatomic information. Its application in head and neck oncology is still evolving.

Materials and methods: Five illustrative cases who were scanned with this technique are presented.

Results: The clinical application and impact on clinical management are described and discussed.

Conclusion: Our experience indicates that PET-CT will assume a more important role than either CT, magnetic resonance imaging, or PET alone in head and neck cancer imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / secondary
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Floor / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging*
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*