Daniel Baseman MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Clifton David Fuller MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tony Y. Eng MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Purpose/Objective(s): To assess changes in Fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET)/CT findings before and after radiaton therapy for cervical carcinoma Materials/Methods: A retrospective review of 44 consecutive patients with stage IB-IIIB cervical carcinoma treated between 2006 and 2009 has been conducted. Most have undergone PET/CT imaging during their course of initial evaluation and post radiation therapy follow up. Most common histology was squamous cell carcinoma. Majority of patients also received systemic chemotherapy. PET/CT findings were compared to available clinical evaluation data. Pathological proof of recurrence consisted of a tissue biopsy was done when findings of clinical recurrence were suspected. Results: Three cases of clinical recurrence were detected by PET/CT changes. Preliminary assessment revealed a strong correlation between PET/CT findings and clinical recurrences. Updated results with illustrations will be presented and discussed. Conclusions: PET/CT appears to be a useful imaging tool in detecting recurrence in patients with cervical cancer who have undergone definitive radiation therapy.

Baseman, D, Fuller, C, Eng, T, PET CT Findings after Radiation Therapy for Cervical Cancer.  Radiological Society of North America 2009 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 29 - December 4, 2009 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2009/8502370.html