[Positron emission tomography in thoracic radiography]

Cancer Radiother. 2000 Nov:4 Suppl 1:13s-16s.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The optimisation of the field of irradiation is the aim of the radiotherapist. Pet-Scan provides information revealing a better cartography of node involvement and allowing a better delineation of the tumour zone. In the follow-up of irradiated patients, PET-Scan provides information on the nature of residual lesions and a possible recurrence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Lymphatic Metastasis / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed*

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18