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Review
. 2010 Dec;20(12):2959-72.
doi: 10.1007/s00330-010-1862-z. Epub 2010 Jun 25.

PET/CT in primary musculoskeletal tumours: a step forward

A Lakkaraju  1 , C N Patel, K M Bradley, A F Scarsbrook
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Review

PET/CT in primary musculoskeletal tumours: a step forward

A Lakkaraju et al. Eur Radiol. 2010 Dec.

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.

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