Application clinique de la TEP dans la prise en charge du cancer colorectal

Translated title of the contribution: The role of positron emission tomography in the management of colorectal cancer

M. Ducreux, V. Boige, S. Leboulleux, D. Malka, C. Dromain, J. Lumbroso

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    Abstract

    Positron emission tomography (PET-scan) is the first functional imaging evaluation available in oncology. In colorectal neoplasms, it is now considered essential for the diagnosis of the unexplained rise in CEA levels, differential diagnosis between benign and malignant disease (especially for suspected local recurrence of rectal cancer), or preoperative staging in case of complex surgical strategies. Its place in early determining response should be evaluated.

    Translated title of the contributionThe role of positron emission tomography in the management of colorectal cancer
    Original languageFrench
    Pages (from-to)626-631
    Number of pages6
    JournalOncologie
    Volume7
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005

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