Correlation between 18F-FDG PET/CT and diffusion-weighted MRI parameters in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma at baseline and after chemo-radiotherapy. A retrospective single institutional study

ConclusionsThe demonstrated relationships suggest complex interactions especially between metabolic activity and heterogeneity of tumoral tissue, which might play a complementary role in the assessment of head and neck SCC.Trial date of registration and registration numberOur retrospective study was registered on April 9th, 2020 by the Ethics Committee of the Coordinating Center “Area Vasta Nord Ovest” (CEAVNO) with Registration Number CEAVNO09042020.
Source: Oral Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research