Application progress of 18F-FDG positron emission tomograph in differentiated thyroid cancer.
- Author:
Rui HUANG
;
Anren KUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Fluorodeoxyglucose F18;
Humans;
Positron-Emission Tomography;
Thyroglobulin;
blood;
Thyroid Neoplasms;
diagnosis;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2014;31(2):445-451
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a highly sensitive and low invasive technology for cancer biological imaging. Integrated PET/computed tomography (PET/CT) cameras combine functional and anatomical information in a synergistic manner that improves diagnostic interpretation. The role of 18F FDG PET/CT in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is well established, particularly in patients presenting with elevated thyroglobulin (Tg) levels and negative radioactive iodine scan. This review presents the evidence supporting the use of 18F FDG PET/CT throughout the diagnosis and management of thyroid cancer, and provides suggestions for its clinical uses.
