Published August 2006 | Version v1
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The primary value of 18FDG-PET in diagnosis and staging of colorectal carcinoma

  • 1. The General Hospital of PLA, Beijing (China)

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In order to evaluate the value of 18FDG-PET in the diagnosis an staging of colorectal carcinoma, 24 patients with potentially colorectal carcinoma are made 18FDG-PET examination. The primary results show that the primary tumour is visualized in 95% with PET(SUVmax=7.09 ± 3.26, 2.98-12.2). Distant metastases are found in eight patients entirely. For local-regional lymph nodes, the sensitivity is 50%, the specificity is 100%. 33% of patients are facilitated in the treatment planning. 18FDG-PET can detect primary colorectal carcinoma and metastasis of lymph node, liver, bone sensitively. 18FDG-PET is of little use for determinant of stage. 18FDG-PET is useful is the staging and treatment of colorectal of carcinoma. (authors)

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Journal Title
Journal of Isotopes
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 146-149
ISSN
1000-7512

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Notes
1 fig., 11 refs.