Abstract:Abstract:Objectives: The aim of this work is to compare the sensitivity and specificity of CT alone versus PET/CT in postoperative follow up of breast cancer patients. Background: Positron emission tomography (PET), using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is based on the principle of increased glucose metabolism in malignant tumors and has been frequently investigated in breast cancer. Materials & Methods: Thirty female patients with breast cancer have been investigated. All patients had positive operative history.… Show more
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