PET/CT in restaging, prognosis, and recurrence in patients with malignant melanoma

PET/CT in restaging, prognosis, and recurrence in patients with malignant melanoma

Abstract Background Cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) is a highly aggressive tumor with high tendency of return despite complete surgical removal. It has a high risk of dissemination to regional lymph nodes and visceral organs. The prognosis is highly dependent on lymph node involvement and distant...

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Main Authors: Kholoud H. El-Shourbagy, Emad M. Mashaly, Sameh A. Khodair, Mohamed M. Houseni, Rania S. Abou Khadrah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-08-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Subjects:
FDG-PET/CT
Malignant melanoma
Imaging
Metastases
Staging
Follow-up high-risk patients
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43055-020-00276-1

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