Value of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging in the staging, restaging, monitoring of response to therapy and surveillance of uterine leiomyosarcomas

Conclusion PET/CT imaging has a high diagnostic yield in the initial staging and restaging of uterine LMS, but seems less sensitive in post-therapy surveillance. Evaluation of the CT part improves the sensitivity of the PET scan. Thus, PET/CT imaging should be considered in patients presenting with LMS.
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