Integrated FDG-PET/CT contribution over cross-sectional imaging in recurrence or progression of pancreaticobiliary neoplasms

ConclusionFDG-PET/CT and cross-sectional imaging have different advantages and shortcomings. In recurrence/progression, recognition of early changes is more feasible by CT/MRI. However, inconsistency of morphologic and metabolic findings is important reason of cross-sectional imaging failure. FDG-PET/CT is superior in showing extraabdominal metastases, but missing small-volume lesions and misinterpreting inflammatory changes are still a problem lowering its sensitivity. Nevertheless FDGPET/CT is good option for guiding undetermined imaging findings or clinic-radiologic mismatch.

Source: Abdominal Imaging - November 22, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research