Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the carcinoma of the uterus: a review of literature

Yonsei Med J. 2014 Nov;55(6):1467-72. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2014.55.6.1467.

Abstract

In the present review we reported the value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT in face of uterine cancer, in terms of sensitivity, specificity and accuracy. Moreover, we made a comparison with the other imaging techniques currently used to evacuate these tumors including contrast-enhanced CT, contrast enhanced-MRI and transvaginal ultrasonography. FDG PET/CT has been reported to be of particular value in detecting occult metastatic lesions, in prediction of response to treatment and as a prognostic factor.

Keywords: FDG PET/CT; MRI; Uterine cancer; accuracy; cervical cancer; contrast enhanced CT; predictive value; prognosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma / pathology*
  • Female
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Uterus

Substances

  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18