Stereotactic body radiation therapy for liver oligometastases: predictive factors of local response by 18F-FDG-PET/CT.

CONCLUSIONS: According to current findings, pre-SBRT SUV max and SUV mean could be predictable of local response in liver oligometastases. Advances in knowledge: Present findings could support the hypothesis that FDG-PET/CT may be a powerful tool to predict tumor control. Specifically, current results might be helpful for clinicians in the decision-making process regarding liver oligometastatic patient selection as well as the individual therapy stratification distinguishing between slowly local progressing patients and rapidly progressing patients.
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Source: The British Journal of Radiology - May 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Mazzola R, Fersino S, Alongi P, Di Paola G, Gregucci F, Aiello D, Tebano U, Pasetto S, Ruggieri R, Salgarello M, Alongi F Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: research