PET Imaging in Glioma

摘要: PET-imaging is a useful tool for management of certain glioma patients. The variable availability adequate tracers, their short half-life, but also administrative obstacles and financial constraints are hampering the prospective evaluation PET. Its impact in tumor localization accurate diagnosis, treatment response ultimately patient outcome needs to be demonstrated. Systematic algorithms optimal economical use needed. We summarize limitations usual imaging techniques, added value specific clinical situations. call studies registries rather than current largely resource-driven this valuable technique.