scholarly journals The value of FDG positron emission tomography/computerised tomography (PET/CT) in pre-operative staging of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and economic evaluation.

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (35) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Brush ◽  
K Boyd ◽  
F Chappell ◽  
F Crawford ◽  
M Dozier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Economic Evaluation ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Computerised Tomography ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Operative Staging

scholarly journals Reliability of Contrast CT and Positron Emission Tomography in Post-Surgical Colorectal Cancer and Its Association with Obesity

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (14) ◽  
pp. 2256-2262
Author(s):  
Safenaz Y. El Sherity ◽  
Shymaa A. A Shalaby ◽  
Nayera E. Hassan ◽  
Sahar A. El-Masry ◽  
Rokia A. El-Banna
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Therapeutic Response ◽  
Abdominal Fat ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Contrast Ct

BACKGROUND: Post-surgical recurrence of cancer colon occurs in one-third of patients within the first two years, so early detection is important. The assessment of the therapeutic response is important to change protocol strategy. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography PET/CT, a valuable tool gives both metabolic and anatomic information for whole-body regions. Obesity is an important risk factor for colorectal cancer. AIM: To evaluate post-surgical and therapeutic colorectal cancer by PET/CT and study obesity association to its prognosis. METHODS: This was a prospective study involved 93 patients with, post-surgical colorectal cancer examined by PET/CT, then follow up after 4-6 months. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant difference between PET/CT and contrast CT. The sensitivity& the specificity were (96.4%-100% & 92.3%-98.2%) for PET/CT and (84.2%-90.2% & 76.5%-85.4%) for contrast CT respectively. Post-therapeutic follow up showed; progressive course (24.5%), stationary course (26.4%), partial regression (28.3%) and complete regression course (20.8%). Obesity is a risk factor for progression with highly statistically significant to treatment response. Obese patients had a progressive or stationary course of the disease. Also, there was a highly statistically significant association between total abdominal fat & visceral abdominal fat areas with good response of treatment. CONCLUSION: PET/CT is the most appropriate imaging technique to detect any recurrence or metastases in post-surgical colorectal cancer with high sensitivity and specificity comparing to CT. Obesity is a predictor risk factor for prognosis of the disease, as generally and abdominally (total & visceral fat) had an association with therapeutic response.

scholarly journals Diagnostic value of tonsillectomy in positron emission tomography and computerised tomography negative carcinoma of unknown primary

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 1673
Author(s):  
Meenu Induchoodan ◽  
Rajeev Kumar Madhavan ◽  
Shibu George
Keyword(s):  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Unknown Primary ◽  
Computerised Tomography ◽  
Carcinoma Of Unknown Primary ◽  
Base Of Tongue ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Pet Ct

<p class="abstract">Carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) represents a heterogeneous group of malignancy metastasis unique biology of which remains poorly understood. Even after a complete diagnostic workup including positron emission tomography and computerised tomography (PET-CT) scans the primary site of origin may remain unclear. This case series analysed the diagnostic value of bilateral palatine tonsillectomy in evaluating PET-CT negative head and neck squamous cell CUP. From retrospective analysis of cluster of 68 cases with metastatic cervical nodes with no obvious primary referred for ENT evaluation during a period of 20 months, we identified 5 cases where pan endoscopy and radiological evaluation including PET-CT were negative in detecting the primary. All 5 patients underwent bilateral palatine tonsillectomy along with biopsies from base of tongue and nasopharynx as a part of completion of diagnostic work-up. Tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma was revealed by subsequent histopathology examination in 4 out of 5 patients despite negative PET-CT evaluation. Blind biopsies from other sites like nasopharynx and base of tongue were unfruitful. Our experience strongly emphasises the fact that bilateral palatine tonsillectomy has a high yield in detecting primary even in PET negative CUP, though it needs a larger evidence base.</p>

scholarly journals Diagnostic Performance of 18F-FDG PET or PET/CT for Detection of Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder: A Systematic Review and a Bivariate Meta-Analysis

Diagnostics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Veronika Ballova ◽  
Barbara Muoio ◽  
Domenico Albano ◽  
Francesco Bertagna ◽  
Luca Canziani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Fdg Pet ◽  
Lymphoproliferative Disorder ◽  
Diagnostic Performance ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
18F Fdg

Background: Some studies evaluated the diagnostic performance of fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography or positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET or PET/CT) for the detection of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). As there is no clear consensus about the diagnostic accuracy of these imaging methods, we performed a meta-analysis on this topic. Methods: A comprehensive computer literature search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane library databases through December 2019 was performed. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratios (LR+ and LR−), and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) of 18F-FDG PET or PET/CT for detection of PTLD were calculated. Results: Five studies reporting data on the diagnostic performance of 18F-FDG PET or PET/CT in 336 transplant recipients were included in the systematic review and bivariate meta-analysis. Pooled sensitivity and specificity for detection of PTLD were 89.7% (95% confidence interval (95%CI): 84.6–93.2%) and 90.9% (95%CI: 85.9–94.3%), respectively. Pooled LR+, LR−, and DOR were 8.9 (95%CI: 5.7–14), 0.13 (95%CI: 0.08–0.2), and 70.4 (95%CI: 35.4–140), respectively. A significant heterogeneity among studies was not detected. Conclusions: Despite limited literature data, 18F-FDG PET or PET/CT demonstrated good diagnostic performance for the detection of PTLD, but large prospective studies are needed to strengthen these findings.

Positron Emission Tomography Combined With Computed Tomography vs. No Positron Emission Tomography Combined With Computed Tomography for the Management of Patients With Resectable Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases and Synchronous Extrahepatic Disease

2020 ◽  
pp. 000313482095483
Author(s):  
Pablo E. Serrano ◽  
Chu-Shu Gu ◽  
Carol-Anne Moulton ◽  
Steven Gallinger
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Liver Metastases ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Pet Ct

Introduction Selected patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRLM) and synchronous extrahepatic disease (EHD) are considered for surgery. Objectives To evaluate the change in surgical management and long-term survival (disease-free survival [DFS] and overall survival [OS]) for patients with CRLM and EHD who undergo positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET-CT) vs no PET-CT. Methods Patients with CRLM were enrolled in a trial evaluating the effect of PET-CT (vs no PET-CT) on surgical management, DFS, and OS. This is a sub-study of the trial, including only patients with synchronous EHD. Cox proportional hazard models were used to calculate risks for recurrence and death. Survival were described by Kaplan-Meier method and compared with log-rank test. Results Of 25 patients with EHD (PET-CT arm: 14/270 (5%) and no PET-CT arm: 11/134 (8%)), PET-CT changed surgical management in 14%, all of which avoided liver resection due to more extensive disease. Complete metastasectomy was achieved in 36% (5/14) and 72% (8/11), respectively. Respectively, PET-CT vs no PET-CT had statistically similar median DFS, 5.6 months (95% confidence interval (CI) 3.6-18) vs 7.6 months (95% CI 2.9-15) and median OS, 42 months (95% CI 25-48) vs 29 months (95% CI 17-41). EHD was associated with worse DFS (hazard ratio HR = 1.89, 95% CI 1.41-2.52) and OS (HR = 2.47, 95% CI 1.6-3.83). Conclusions Preoperative PET-CT for the management of resectable CRLM did not improve long-term outcomes among patients who had synchronous EHD; however, it changed surgical management in a relatively significant proportion of patients.

scholarly journals Role of18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Newly Found Suspected Malignant Solitary Pulmonary Lesions in Patients Who Have Received Curative Treatment for Colorectal Cancer

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaozhou Yu ◽  
Xiuyu Song ◽  
Lei Zhu ◽  
Wei Chen ◽  
Dong Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Primary Lung Cancer ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Pulmonary Lesions ◽  
Curative Therapy ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Pet Ct

Background. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is recommended for colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with suspected malignant pulmonary lesions. This study aims to systematically discuss the18F-FDG-PET/CT diagnosis of solitary pulmonary lesions that are strongly suspected to be malignant in CRC patients who have previously undergone curative therapy.Methods. This retrospective study involved 49 consecutive CRC patients who had previously undergone curative therapy and then underwent PET/CT for the investigation of solitary pulmonary lesions that were strongly suspected to be malignant.Results. Pathological examination confirmed the presence of pulmonary metastases (29 patients, 59.2%), primary lung cancer (15 patients, 30.6%), and benign pulmonary disease (5 patients, 10.2%). Small lung lesions, advanced pathological stage, adjuvant chemotherapy after CRC surgery, solitary pulmonary lesions with lower border irregularity, higher carcinoembryonic antigen level, and the lack of concomitant mediastinal lymph node metastasis were more likely to be associated with pulmonary metastasis than with primary lung cancer. None of these factors was independently significant in the multivariate analysis.Conclusion. Clinicopathological characteristics help to differentiate metastasis and primary lung cancer to some extent during the diagnosis of solitary pulmonary lesions suspected to be malignant in this group of patients. This may provide valuable information to clinicians.

scholarly journals Role of 2-[18F]FDG as a Radiopharmaceutical for PET/CT in Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 377
Author(s):  
Salvatore Annunziata ◽  
Roberto C. Delgado Bolton ◽  
Christel-Hermann Kamani ◽  
John O. Prior ◽  
Domenico Albano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Fdg Pet ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
18F Fdg ◽  
Fdg Pet Ct

Some recent studies evaluated the role of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (2-[18F]FDG) as a radiopharmaceutical for positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging in patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This article aims to perform a systematic review in this setting. A comprehensive computer literature search in PubMed/MEDLINE and Cochrane library databases regarding the role of 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT in patients with COVID-19 was carried out. This combination of key words was used: (A) “PET” OR “positron emission tomography” AND (B) “COVID” OR “SARS”. Only pertinent original articles were selected; case reports and very small case series were excluded. We have selected 11 original studies of 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT in patients with COVID-19. Evidence-based data showed first preliminary applications of this diagnostic tool in this clinical setting, with particular regard to the incidental detection of interstitial pneumonia suspected for COVID-19. To date, according to evidence-based data, 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT cannot substitute or integrate high-resolution CT to diagnose suspicious COVID-19 or for disease monitoring, but it can only be useful to incidentally detect suspicious COVID-19 lesions in patients performing this imaging method for standard oncological and non-oncological indications. Published data about the possible role of 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT in patients with COVID-19 are increasing, but larger studies are warranted.

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