FDG-PET Scan: a new Paradigm for Follicular Lymphoma Management

Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
Andrea Gallamini, Anna Borra

Abstract

In the present review, the reader will be led to the most relevant observations that prompted oncologists and haematologist to consider FDG-PET/CT as a new paradigm for FL management in clinical practice. The role of functional imaging in lymphoma staging, restaging, prognostication, and metabolic tumour volume computing will be reviewed in detail. Moreover, a special focus will be addressed to technical and practical aspects of PET scan reporting, which have been set during the last decade to ensure the reproducibility of the therapeutic results. Finally, the predictive role of PET/CT on long-term treatment outcome will be compared with another well-known prognosticator as minimal residual disease (MRD) detection by Immunoglobulin gene rearrangement assessment.

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BETA
biopsy
PCR

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