The value of 18F-FDG-PET/CT imaging for sinonasal malignant melanoma
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : S. K. Haerle · M. B. Soyka · D. R. Fischer · K. Murer · K. Strobel · G. F. Huber · D. Holzmann
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
The aim this study was to evaluate imaging Wndings using position emission tomography (PET) in combination with computed tomography (CT) and 18FXuorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) in sinonasal malignant melanoma (SNMM) of the head and neck in a retrospective analysis of a consecutive cohort of patients. 18F-FDG-PET/ CT examinations were performed for initial staging and compared with CT or magnetic resonance tomography (MRI), and 18F-FDG-PET alone. Medical records were reviewed retrospectively with regard to the location and the size of the tumor. Furthermore, locoregional and distant metastases with a consecutive change in therapy detected by 18F-FDG-PET/CT were assessed. Ten patients suVering from sinonasal malignant melanoma were staged and followed by 18F-FDG-PET/CT imaging. A total of 34 examinations were obtained. 18F-FDG-PET/CT depicted all primary tumors adequately. Aside from one cerebral metastasis all regional and distant metastases were truly identiWed by using this method. In summary, if available, 18F-FDGPET/ CT is a valuable imaging modality for staging and re-staging sinonasal malignant melanoma to evaluate expansion of the primary tumor, locoregional disease, and distant metastases.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngo, Received: 7 February 2011 / Accepted: 31 May 2011 © Springer-Verlag 2011
