Positron emission tomography-CT imaging in guiding musculoskeletal biopsy |
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Authors: | O'Sullivan Paul J Rohren Eric M Madewell John E |
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Institution: | Diagnostic Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA. |
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Abstract: | Positron emission tomography (PET)-computed tomography (CT) is a useful device in identifying musculoskeletal lesions that require biopsy. It can be used to localize the primary lesion, identify a site to biopsy, and evaluate metastatic lesions that require follow-up biopsies. Not all malignant tumors have hypermetabolic activity, and there are many benign lesions and physiologic processes that do have increased F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose uptake. Knowledge of these issues is important when reviewing PET-CT and directing subsequent musculoskeletal biopsies. |
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Keywords: | PET-CT Musculoskeletal Biopsy |
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