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Colorectal cancer: the role of PET/CT in recurrence
Wouter V Vogel1, Bastiaan Wiering, Frans H M Corstens
1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. w.vogel@nucmed.umcn.nl
Abstract:
Many imaging modalities and scanning techniques, such as contrast enhanced CT, MRI and FDG-PET, are available for assessment of recurrent colorectal carcinoma. In addition, integrated PET/CT is becoming increasingly available. Intuitively, a synergistic combination of scanning characteristics sounds promising. However, the exact clinical value has not yet been fully established. The role of PET/CT image fusion must be weighed carefully against other available modalities. In this review we evaluate the potential of combined PET/CT in recurrent colorectal carcinoma. When available, PET/CT currently appears the diagnostic tool of choice. In the near future, combined PET/MRI may further enhance the diagnostic algorithm.
