RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied RadiologyOncologic applications of PET and PET/CT in the head, neck, and chesthttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2007/06/Supplements/Oncologic-applications-of-PET-and-PET/CT-in-the-head,-neck,-and-chest.aspxThe use of combined positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) has reduced the incidence of false-positive examinations, allowing easier differentiation of physiologic fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake from pathologic uptake, more accurate localization of lesions, and detection of lesions without an anatomical correlative abnormality. In addition, PET/CT offers incremental benefits over PET and CT separately in the evaluation of patients with head and neck carcinoma.Tuesday, 05 Jun 2007 16:48:00 GMT