Value of true whole-body FDG-PET/CT scanning protocol in oncology: optimization of its use based on primary diagnosis.
ConclusionWB FOV detects additional sites of disease compared to the limited WB FOV, and although these lesions rarely change stage, some of these lesions may change clinical management.
PMID: 23463863 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Radiologica - Category: Radiology Authors: Sebro R, Mari-Aparici C, Hernandez-Pampaloni M Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research
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