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Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Visualization in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer
Published on: June 9, 2023
PET/CT in the management of thyroid cancers
Charles Marcus1, Pat W Whitworth, Devaki S Surasi
11 Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St, JHOC 3235, Baltimore, MD 21287.
Objective:
Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer. This review evaluates the established use of (18)F-FDG PET/CT in papillary, follicular, Hürthle cell, anaplastic, and medullary thyroid cancers. The significance of incidental diffuse and focal thyroid FDG uptake is discussed. The evolving value of non-FDG radiotracers, including (124)I, (18)F-dihydroxyphenylalanine, and (68)Ga somatostatin analogs, is summarized.
Conclusion:
PET/CT is a valuable imaging test, in the appropriate clinical context, for the management of thyroid cancers.
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