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PET with 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose/Computed Tomography in the Management of Pediatric Sarcoma

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Seattle Children's

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Abstract

The role for PET with fludeoxyglucose F 18 (18F-FDG PET)/computed tomography (CT) in the management of pediatric sarcomas continues to be controversial. The literature supports a role for PET/CT in the staging and surveillance of certain specific pediatric sarcoma subtypes; however, the data are less clear regarding whether PET/CT can be used as a biomarker for prognostication. Despite the interest in using this imaging modality in the management of pediatric sarcomas, most studies are limited by retrospective design and small sample size. Additional data are necessary to fully understand how best to use 18F-FDG PET/CT in pediatric sarcoma management.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)333-347
Number of pages15
JournalPET Clinics
Volume15
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • F-FDG PET/CT
  • Ewing sarcoma
  • Non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcoma
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma

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