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Erschienen in: Abdominal Radiology 10/2016

11.05.2016 | Pictorial Essay

Stereotactic body radiation therapy of liver tumors: post-treatment appearances and evaluation of treatment response: a pictorial review

verfasst von: Mustafa M. Haddad, Kenneth W. Merrell, Christopher L. Hallemeier, Geoffrey B. Johnson, Taofic Mounajjed, Kenneth R. Olivier, Jeff L. Fidler, Sudhakar K. Venkatesh

Erschienen in: Abdominal Radiology | Ausgabe 10/2016

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Abstract

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a noninvasive treatment technique for selected patients with primary liver tumors and liver-confined oligometastatic disease. Recently, SBRT has emerged as an alternative treatment option in non-surgical candidates and in whom percutaneous treatment methods are not possible or contraindicated. The experience with SBRT continues to grow. There are currently no imaging guidelines for assessment of tumor response and follow-up schedule following SBRT. SBRT produces characteristic radiation-induced changes in the treated tumor and surrounding liver parenchyma. Knowledge of these changes is essential in the interpretation of follow-up imaging and assessment of treatment response. In this review, we will describe the CT, MRI, and PET imaging findings following SBRT of both the targeted liver tumor and surrounding hepatic parenchyma.
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Metadaten
Titel
Stereotactic body radiation therapy of liver tumors: post-treatment appearances and evaluation of treatment response: a pictorial review
verfasst von
Mustafa M. Haddad
Kenneth W. Merrell
Christopher L. Hallemeier
Geoffrey B. Johnson
Taofic Mounajjed
Kenneth R. Olivier
Jeff L. Fidler
Sudhakar K. Venkatesh
Publikationsdatum
11.05.2016
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Abdominal Radiology / Ausgabe 10/2016
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Elektronische ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-016-0768-x

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