PET/CT: Essentials for Clinical Practice

PET/CT: Essentials for Clinical Practice
ISBN-10
0387383352
ISBN-13
9780387383354
Category
Medical
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
2006-11-24
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
R. Edward Coleman, Ronald B. Workman

Description

This pocket guide provides concise discussion on the effective use of PET and PET/CT in patient management for a wide range of clinical conditions. Introductory chapters cover the fundamentals: basic science, patient preparation, and logistical considerations. The body of the guide examines the role of PET in the management of malignancies such as lymphoma, melanoma, and colorectal cancer. Additional chapters discuss use of PET for pancreatic, ovarian, and cervical cancers, sarcoma, and seminoma, and outlines cardiologic and neurologic applications. The final chapter considers the appropriateness, timing, and limitations of PET in common clinical case scenarios. Select images supplement the text.

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