Detection of inguinal lymph node involvement in penile squamous cell carcinoma by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT: A prospective single-center study

Inguinal Lymph Nodes in Carcinoma Penis-Observation or Surgery?

“…Newer imaging techniques like lymphotropic nanoparticle-enhanced MRI has shown high sensitivity (100%) and specificity (97%) to detect micro metastasis [17]. Similarly, a positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan was shown to have a positive predictive value of 94% and a negative predictive value of 96% [18]. Currently, MRI is a reasonable choice to supplement physical examination in individuals in whom access to the inguinal regions is difficult; it also allows for concurrent evaluation of the primary [19].…”

Management of carcinoma of the penis: Consensus statement from the Canadian Association of Genitourinary Medical Oncologists (CAGMO)

“…Similarly, a positron emission tomography (PET) scan was shown to have a positive predictive value of 94% and a negative predictive value of 96%. These data were generated in a 2012 prospective trial evaluating 35 patients; 35 this trial suggested the possible utility of penile cancer staging, but the topic warrants further prospective evaluation in larger studies. Currently, MRI is a reasonable choice to supplement physical exam in individuals in whom access to the inguinal regions is difficult; it also allows for concurrent evaluation of the primary.…”

Stellenwert der Positronenemissionstomographie bei urologischen Tumoren

“…Sensitivität (89,4%) und sehr gute hinsichtlich der Spezifität (99%) erbrachten [29,71]. Findet jedoch eine Selektion der Patienten mit palpatorisch unauffäl-ligen inguinalen Lymphknoten statt, so reduziert sich die Sensitivität der FDG-PET/CT jedoch drastisch.…”