FDG-PET is a useful tool in the imaging of head and neck tumours. It can be used to stage the primary tumour, to assess response to therapy and most importantly for the detection of recurrent tumour. The advantages and limitations of this technique are discussed in this article.

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Sheila C Rankin

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Sheila C Rankin, Consultant Radiologist,
Radiology Department, Guy's Hospital,
St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RT, UK.

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ICIS Cancer Imaging Volume 6 Special Issue A
DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2006.9016

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31 October 2006

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