title: The use of positron emission tomography in the evaluation of orofacial malignancy and disease.
abstract: Positron emission tomography (PET) is a relatively new imaging technique that depends on the uptake of radionuclides. It has improved imaging ability compared with other modalities. Three case presentations are described illustrating the application of 'PET' in the management of oral cancer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UMDS, Guy's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hemingway
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Chevretton
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McGurk
mesh_terms: D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003847:Deoxyglucose / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D005462:Fluorine Radioisotopes; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014055:Tomography, Emission-Computed
chemical_list: D005462:Fluorine Radioisotopes; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D003847:Deoxyglucose