Pet scan for lymphoma diagnosis
[DOCX File]THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT HEALTH DIRECTORATES
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3.7 A bone marrow biopsy is not necessary for early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma, and may be replaced by positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET-CT) scanning in advanced Hodgkin lymphoma staging. 3.8 A bone marrow biopsy may not be necessary for low-grade follicular lymphoma if a ‘watch and wait’ approach is being taken. Imaging
SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT - discrepancies and priorities ...
Contrast-enhanced CT scan of neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, Staging PET-CT scan (if contrast given for this, can omit separate CT). Bone marrow examination is not mandated except if required as part of clinical trial, or in advanced disease where staging PET-CT has not been performed [1].
Tests for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
PET CT demonstrates a higher level of accuracy compared with contrast CT scan and is therefore the most appropriate method of response assessment following chemotherapy in lymphoma patients11. Interim PET CT is recommended for patients with advanced Hodgkin Lymphoma undergoing treatment with ABVD chemotherapy as this is an indicator of ...
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LYMPHOMA, OR. SARCOMA. please. give. location ** ICD-10 Diagnosis Date desired for PET/CT Scan: _____ Author: u0503919 Created Date: 08/25/2016 08:51:00 Title: Microsoft Word - PET Oncology Request Form 8-27-13 Last modified by: Delynn Strate Company:
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32) Sheng ZK, Ye J, Li JJ, Zhao K. Utility of fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in patients with fever of unknown origin diagnosed as lymphoma. Med Princ Pract ...
[DOCX File]Microsoft Word - PET Oncology Request Form 8-27-13
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Patients with an advanced classical HL and a positive PET scan after two cycles of chemotherapy may have a 2-year progression-free survival (PFS) in only 0%-6% of cases, while a negative PET scan ...
INTRODUCTION:
In general, lymphomas are divided into 2 large groups of neoplasms, namely non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and Hodgkin disease. About 85% of all malignant lymphomas are NHLs. The median age at diagnosis is the sixth decade of life, although Burkitt lymphoma and lymphoblastic lymphoma occur in younger patients.
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His first round of chemotherapy started soon after the diagnosis in January 2005. He received eight cycles of Rituxan/CHOP (cyclophosamide, vincristine, prednisone). Monitored closely by his physician, a negative PET scan in July looked promising however, by the end of August, progressive adenopathy was found in his left axilla.
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PET scanning at diagnosis improves the staging procedure and may occasionally alter initial therapy. A baseline PET is now standard of care for all cases of aggressive lymphoma. However, there may be specific circumstances when a patient needs urgent treatment and a timely PET scan is not realistic
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Whole Body PET. Normal Tissue Uptake. Arm Positioning. Head/Neck Imaging: PET Staging & Diagnosis. Studies are indicating that PET may be more sensitive and specific in evaluating HNSCC lymphatic metastasis compared with CT and MRI. Sensitivity: PET (90%) CT (82%) Sensitivity: PET (90%) MRI (80%) Specificity: PET (94%) CT (85%)
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