RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


RC711B

PET/CT for Head and Neck Cancer: Clinical Applications and Case Studies

Refresher/Informatics

Presented on December 4, 2014
Presented as part of RC711: Head and Neck Cancer PET Interpretation with Case Examples (An Interactive Session)

Participants

Eric Michael Rohren MD, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Review head and neck anatomy and physiologic sites of FDG uptake. 2) Discuss the role of FDG-PET/CT in the evaluation of patients with head and neck malignancies.

ABSTRACT

FDG-PET/CT provides valuable information in the assessment of the patient with cancers of the head and neck. The metabolic information determined by FDG is complimentary and additive to the anatomic information from CT, and can be used to direct surgery, plan radiation therapy, and evaluate response to systemic or localized treatment. In this presentation, the role of FDG-PET/CT in the management of head and neck cancer will be presented, using case examples to illustrate the utility of PET as well as common pitfalls.

Cite This Abstract

Rohren, E, PET/CT for Head and Neck Cancer: Clinical Applications and Case Studies.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001424.html