[PET contribution in oncology].
Initial workup in oncology relies on histology and extensive staging of disease. Assessment of treatment response is also of paramount importance. Functional imaging with PET provides substantially more information than conventional radiology based on anatomic structures. PET applications in oncology are rapidly growing. We review herein the established and investigational indications for PET imaging, and also highlight some of its limitations.
Zimmermann
Michel
M
Fondation du Centre pluridisciplinaire d'oncologie, CHUV, Lausanne. Michel.Zimmermann@hospvd.ch
Lüthi
François
F
Zouhair
Abderrahim
A
Ketterer
Nicholas
N
Prior
John O
JO
Kamel
Mohamed Ehab
ME
Bischof-Delaloye
Angelika
A
D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography