title: Diagnosis of recurrent and metastatic disease using f-18 fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography in breast cancer.
abstract: One of the major strengths of F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) in breast cancer imaging is in the evaluation of patients who have suspected loco-regional recurrence or distant metastasis. In general, FDG-PET is more sensitive than conventional imaging for the detection of recurrent disease. Because of its ability to more accurately stage patients who have advanced breast cancer, FDG-PET has a significant impact on choice of treatment and management in this patient group.
authors: Department of Radiology, Puget Sound Veterans Administration Health Care System, 1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108-1597, USA. weubank@u.washington.edu
authors: William B
authors: WB
authors: Eubank
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18