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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-1-2
pubmed:abstractText
CT-PET imaging is being increasingly used for the initial staging, assessment of treatment response, and follow-up of patients with esophageal carcinoma, primarily because of its superior detection of distant metastases compared to conventional methods. Our recent experience has shown that metastases from esophageal cancer can occur in unusual locations and have an unexpected presentation. Recognition of the distribution and appearance of esophageal metastases is important for optimal image interpretation in order to avoid confusion with more benign disease. This article reviews the location and appearance of metastases detected by CT-PET imaging in patients with esophageal cancer either at presentation or after preoperative or definitive chemoradiation therapy.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0363-0188
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
36
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
21-9
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Integrated CT-PET imaging of esophageal cancer: unexpected and unusual distribution of distant organ metastases.
pubmed:affiliation
Division of Diagnostic Imaging, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030-4009, USA. jbruzzi@mdanderson.org
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review