[FDG-PET in Hodgkin lymphoma]

C Kobe1, M Dietlein, C Mauz-Körholz

  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Nuklearmedizin, Universität zu Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937 Köln, Germany.

Summary

Fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scans effectively predict treatment outcomes in Hodgkin lymphoma. PET-negative patients may avoid consolidation radiotherapy, reducing treatment toxicity.