Role of PET/CT in Oropharyngeal Cancers
Emily W. Avery, Kavita Joshi, Saral Mehra, Amit Mahajan
Abstract
Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) comprises cancers of the tonsils, tongue base, soft palate, and uvula. The staging of oropharyngeal cancers varies depending upon the presence or absence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-directed pathogenesis. The incidence of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer (HPV + OPSCC) is expected to continue to rise over the coming decades. PET/CT is a useful modality for the diagnosis, staging, and follow up of patients with oropharyngeal cancers undergoing treatment and surveillance.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHuman papillomavirusSoft palateCancerBasal cellTongueHead and neck cancerIncidence (geometry)RadiologyOncologyPathologyInternal medicineSurgeryPhysicsOpticsHead and Neck Cancer StudiesRadiomics and Machine Learning in Medical ImagingLung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment