The role of PET/CT in oncogynecology (literature review)

Abstract

Purpose: to consider the modern possibilities of positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET/CT) with FDG in the diagnosis of oncological formations in gynecology.Materials and methods. Search, selection and evaluation of existing foreign and domestic research included in the peer-reviewed E-library, PubMed, GoogleScholar, Scopus.Results. This article summarizes the existing evidence base to establish the clinical relevance and new possibilities for the use of FDG PET/CT in common gynecological malignancies.Conclusion. The use of FDG PET/CT can have a significant impact on patient management by improving cancer staging, influencing patient choice for treatment, and detecting early disease recurrence.