FDG-avid presacral soft tissue mass in previously treated rectal cancer: Diagnostic outcome and additional value of MRI, including diffusion-weighted imaging

ConclusionsFDG-PET/CT has a poor PPV for locally recurrent rectal cancer in the presacral space. The observation of air in the FDG-avid presacral lesion and additional MRI assessment are diagnostically helpful, without a significant additional value of DWI.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research