title: Positron emission tomography in oncology: a review.
abstract: Positron emission tomography is an evolving imaging tool that is becoming increasingly available for use in clinical practice. This overview will look at the current evidence for the use of positron emission tomography in imaging different tumour types and the different radiotracers that are either available or being evaluated in an investigational setting.
authors: Marie Curie Research Wing, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, UK. drkatiewood@yahoo.co.uk
authors: K A
authors: KA
authors: Wood
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Hoskin
authors: M I
authors: MI
authors: Saunders
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals
chemical_list: D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18