Many imaging modalities and scanning techniques, such as contrast enhanced CT, MRI and FDG-PET, are available for assessment of recurrent colorectal carcinoma. In addition, integrated PET/CT is becoming increasingly available. Intuitively, a synergistic combination of scanning characteristics sounds promising. However, the exact clinical value has not yet been fully established. The role of PET/CT image fusion must be weighed carefully against other available modalities. In this review we evaluate the potential of combined PET/CT in recurrent colorectal carcinoma. When available, PET/CT currently appears the diagnostic tool of choice. In the near future, combined PET/MRI may further enhance the diagnostic algorithm.

Author

Wouter V Vogel, Bastiaan Wiering, Frans H M Corstens, Theo J MRuers and Wim J G Oyen

Contact Details

Corresponding address:
Wouter V Vogel, MD,
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center,
Department of Nuclear Medicine (565),
Postbox 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen,
The Netherlands.

Reference

ICIS Cancer Imaging Volume 5 Special Issue A
DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2005.0034

Date Posted

24 November 2005

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