A systematic review of positron emission tomography (PET) and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for the diagnosis of breast cancer recurrence

Pennant M, Takwoingi Y, Pennant L, Davenport C, Fry-Smith A, Eisinga A, Andronis L, Arvanitis T, Deeks J, Hyde C
Record ID 32010000262
English
Authors' recommendations: Review showed that positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography offers improved diagnostic accuracy for breast cancer recurrence compared to conventional imaging tests. There is uncertainty around its use as a replacement for, rather than as an add-on to, existing technologies.
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.hta.ac.uk/2051
Year Published: 2010
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon
Contact
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Contact Email: journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
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