Journal of International Oncology ›› 2015, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (6): 472-474.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2015.06.020

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Application of interim 18FFDG PET-CT in lymphoma

Zhang Yuewei, Wang Xuejuan, Yang Zhi, Zhu Jun   

  1. Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Ministry of Education & Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
  • Received:2014-12-17 Online:2015-06-08 Published:2015-05-31
  • Contact: Wang Xuejuan E-mail:xuejuan_wang@hotmail.com

Abstract: Interim fluorine 18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18FFDG) positron emission tomography (PET) integrated with computed tomography (CT) provides both metabolic and morphologic information, which becomes one of the most sensitive tools to evaluate the efficacy of the therapy and predict the prognosis of patients with lymphoma. Meanwhile, it is the basis for guiding trial design and changing clinical practice. However, it is still a controversial issue in the ideal utilization of interim 18FFDG PET-CT imaging for the patients with lymphoma.

Key words: Positron emission tomography, Lymphoma, Prognosis, Metaphase