Imaging Science in Dentistry

Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Oral cancer diagnosed using PET/CT: A case report

PET/CT를 이용하여 진단한 구강암의 증례

  • 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)
  • 김영희 (한림대학교 의과대학 치과학교실) ;
  • 양병은 (한림대학교 의과대학 치과학교실) ;
  • 조영민 (샘안양병원 영상의학과) ;
  • 김성곤 (한림대학교 의과대학 치과학교실)
  • Published : 2006.06.01
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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.

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