FDG-PET/CT imaging for staging and target volume delineation in conformal radiotherapy of anal carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>FDG-PET/CT imaging has an emerging role in staging and treatment planning of various tumor locations and a number of literature studies show that also the carcinoma of the anal canal may benefit from this diagnostic approach. We anal...

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Main Authors: Cannillo Barbara, Bassi Maria C, Mones Eleonora, Turri Lucia, Milia Maria E, Krengli Marco, Deantonio Letizia, Sacchetti Gianmauro, Brambilla Marco, Inglese Eugenio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/5/1/10