Positron emission tomography, combined with computed tomography, in resistent lesions of gestational trofoblastic tumors topical diagnostics

Abstract

Introduction. Gestational trophoblastic neoplasias are rare tumors, which consist of about 1% of gynecological cancers. High rate of diagnostic and treatment mistakes leads to late diagnosis, metastatic appearance, resistance to chemotherapy, poor prognosis.

Aim. To demonstrate possibilities of ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT to find resistant lesions of gestational trophoblastic neoplasias.

In the article, we analyze several medical reports to illustrate advantages of ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT for evaluation of resistant gestational trophoblastic neoplasias.

Keywords

gestational trophoblastic disease / gestational trophoblastic neoplasia / 18F-FDG PET/CT

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