| Literature DB >> 25341152 |
Ankit Agarwal1, Charles Marcus, Jennifer Xiao, Prachi Nene, Lisa A Kachnic, Rathan M Subramaniam.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: CT remains the imaging modality of choice in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) and anal cancer. However, advances in imaging have expanded the role of MRI and PET/CT. This article focuses on the evolving role of FDG PET/CT in the diagnosis, radiation therapy planning, therapy assessment, and posttherapy monitoring of CRC and anal cancer.Entities:
Keywords: PET/CT; anal cancer; colorectal cancer; radiation therapy planning; therapy assessment
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25341152 DOI: 10.2214/AJR.13.12256
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol ISSN: 0361-803X Impact factor: 3.959