title: [Value of positron emission tomography and computer tomography (PET/CT) for urologic malignancies].
abstract: Positron emission tomography is a functional imaging technique that allows the detection of the regional metabolic rate, and is often coupled with other morphological imaging technique such as computed tomography. The rationale for its use is based on the clearly demonstrated fact that functional changes in tumor processes happen before morphological changes. Its introduction to the clinical practice added a new dimension in conventional imaging techniques. This review presents the current and proposed indications of the use of positron emission/computed tomography for prostate, bladder and testes, and the potential role of this exam in radiotherapy planning.
authors.affiliation: Service de radio-oncologie, CHU Vaudois (CHUV), rue du Bugnon 46, CH-1011 Lausanne, Suisse.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Boujelbene
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Prior
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Boubaker
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Azria
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schaffer
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gez
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jichlinski
authors.forename: J-Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Meuwly
authors.forename: R O
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Mirimanoff
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ozsahin
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zouhair
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000532:radiotherapy