Imaging Science in Dentistry
- Volume 36 Issue 2
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- Pages.111-116
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- 2006
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- 2233-7822(pISSN)
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- 2233-7830(eISSN)
Oral cancer diagnosed using PET/CT: A case report
PET/CT를 이용하여 진단한 구강암의 증례
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Kim Young-Hee
(Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Hallym University) ;
- Yang Byoung-Eun (Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Hallym University) ;
- Cho Young-Min (Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Sam Anyang General Hospital) ;
- Kim Seong-Gon (Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Hallym University)
- Published : 2006.06.01
Abstract
PET/CT is a new imaging technology that combines high-quality Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT). This imaging provides simultaneous anatomical and metabolic information. Therefore PET/CT is useful diagnostic modality for early detection of malignant tumor, accurate staging, decision on therapeutic plan, monitoring response to therapy and rapid detection of recurrence. We report oral and maxillofacial cancers diagnosed by using PET/CT and the usefulness of PET/CT in the evaluation of postoperative recurrence.