Erschienen in:
01.12.2010 | Musculoskeletal
PET/CT in primary musculoskeletal tumours: a step forward
verfasst von:
A. Lakkaraju, C. N. Patel, K. M. Bradley, A. F. Scarsbrook
Erschienen in:
European Radiology
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Ausgabe 12/2010
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Abstract
Hybrid imaging with combined positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) plays an important role in the staging and management of a wide variety of solid tumours. However, its use in the evaluation of musculoskeletal malignancy has not yet entered routine clinical practice. Cross-sectional imaging with magnetic resonance imaging (MR) and computed tomography have well-established roles but there is increasing evidence for the selective use of PET/CT in the management of these patients. The aims of this article are to review the current evidence and clinical applications of PET/CT in primary musculoskeletal tumours and discuss potential future developments using novel PET tracers and integrated PET/MR.