The usefulness of positron-emission tomography (PET) for noninvasive assessment of
several biological parameters of neoplastic tissue has been reviewed. Numerous …

To increase our understanding of cancer and improve cancer treatment on a rational basis
we need to identify both qualitative and quantitative differences between normal and …

One of the primary objectives of any medical imaging proce-dure is to provide accurate and,
if possible, quantitative information to aid the diagnosis and treatment of disease. In …

Positron emission tomography is an imaging technique that produces images reflective of
tissue biochemistry rather than anatomy. Utilizing different isotopes, many biochemical …

POSITRON EMISSION tomography (PET) is a non-invasive imaging technique that allows
the study of tissue function. Unlike X-ray computerised axial tomography (CT) or magnetic …

This report describes the current and potential uses of positron emission tomography in
clinical medicine and research related to oncology. Assessment will be possible of …

The technique of positron emission tomography (PET) is described. PET is an in vivo
imaging and quantitative technique which allows the visualization of various functional and …

Positron emission tomography (PET) produces images reflecting the rate and distribution of
biochemical and physiological processes in tissue in vivo (1). Because many forms of …

Positron emission tomography (PET) has emerged as a significant molecular imaging
technique in clinical oncology and cancer research. PET with 18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose (18F …

The particular advantages of positron emission tomography (PET) technique are that it has
higher sensitivity, higher resolution, and a higher quality of image than that found in …