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. 2011 Jul;15(4):307-15.
doi: 10.1016/j.canrad.2010.12.005. Epub 2011 Apr 20.

[Value of positron emission tomography and computer tomography (PET/CT) for urologic malignancies]

[Article in French]
N Boujelbene  1 , J O Prior, A Boubaker, D Azria, M Schaffer, E Gez, P Jichlinski, J-Y Meuwly, R O Mirimanoff, M Ozsahin, A Zouhair
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[Value of positron emission tomography and computer tomography (PET/CT) for urologic malignancies]

[Article in French]
N Boujelbene et al. Cancer Radiother. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

Positron emission tomography is a functional imaging technique that allows the detection of the regional metabolic rate, and is often coupled with other morphological imaging technique such as computed tomography. The rationale for its use is based on the clearly demonstrated fact that functional changes in tumor processes happen before morphological changes. Its introduction to the clinical practice added a new dimension in conventional imaging techniques. This review presents the current and proposed indications of the use of positron emission/computed tomography for prostate, bladder and testes, and the potential role of this exam in radiotherapy planning.

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