Preoperative 2-[18F]FDG PET-CT aids in the prognostic stratification for patients with primary ampullary carcinoma.

Pei-Ju ChuangHsiu-Po WangYu-Jen LinChieh-Chang ChenYu-Wen TienMin-Shu HsiehShih-Hung YangRuoh-Fang YenChi-Lun KoYen-Wen WuMei-Fang Cheng

Published in: European radiology (2021)

• 2-[18F]FDG PET-CT offers good survival prediction before operation in primary malignant neoplasms at ampulla of Vater. • Dual-phase PET scan with bowel distention can better delineate Ampulla of Vater and characterize tumor physiology. • Preoperative risk stratification might aid in better treatment planning.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
patients undergoing
positron emission tomography
pet ct
pet imaging
free survival
magnetic resonance