68Ga-FAPI-PET/CT improves diagnostic staging and radiotherapy planning of Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas – imaging analysis and histological validation

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare epithelial tumor mostly situated in the head and neck region (1,2). ACC is characterized by slow, but relentless growth with progressive infiltration of surrounding structures and perineural invasion (2,3). Despite their protracted clinical course, there is a significant risk of late recurrence and distant metastases, resulting in a 10-year overall survival rate of 39-70% (4).

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - April 30, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Manuel R öhrich, Mustafa Syed, Dawn P Liew, Frederik L Giesel, Jakob Liermann, Peter L Choyke, Annika K. Wefers, Thomas Ritz, Marina Szymbara, Lisa Schillings, Ulrike Heger, Hendrik Rathke, Clemens Kratochwil, Peter E. Huber, Andreas von Deimling, Jürge Tags: Original Article Source Type: research