Factors affecting the accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT in evaluating axillary metastases in invasive breast cancer

Conclusion: 18F-FDG PET/CT should not be routinely used for axillary staging, especially in patients with small tumors. It cannot eliminiate the necessity of sentinel lymph node biopsy. When it is used, both visual information and optimal cut-off value of axillary node SUVmax should be taken into consideration.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - January 21, 2019 Category: Rural Health Authors: K Kutluturk A Simsek A Comak F Gonultas B Unal E Kekilli Source Type: research