Testicular tumours are an important group of tumours because the majority are curable. Imaging with computed tomography is pivotal to patient management but other techniques including magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and plain films are also useful for staging and follow-up. Positron emission tomography with 18-fluoro-2- deoxyglucose has a growing and unique role in the management of testicular cancer.

Author

JE Husband, D-M Koh

Contact Details

Corresponding address:
Janet Husband,
Academic Department of Diagnostic Radiology,
Royal Marsden Hospital,
Downs Road,
Sutton,
Surrey,
SM2 5PT,
UK.

E-mail: janet.husband@icr.ac.uk

Reference

ICIS Cancer Imaging Volume 4 Special Issue B
DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2004.0052

Date Posted

3 January 2005

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