Combined positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for imaging of orbital tumours and tumours extending into the orbit
Conclusion
PET/CT is a sensitive tool for the detection and localisation of orbital masses, enabling assessment of both morphology and cell metabolism. Detailed imaging of the head and neck region with a small field-of-view should be performed when suspecting lymphatic metastases. As metastatic disease to the orbit is associated with advanced disease, focus should be laid on whole-body imaging for staging of these patients. Different radiopharmaceutical tracers can be applied to distinguish the origin of orbital metastases.
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Klingenstein, A., Mueller-Lisse, G.-U., Haug, A. R., Garip-Kuebler, A., Miller, C. V., Hintschich, C. R. Tags: Eye (globe) Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
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