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Comparison of PET/CT and PET/MR Imaging in Oncology

Version: 2 ID: ES PET 16 Apr 2024
Type of Content: Guidelines & Advice, Clinical, Evidence Summary
Document Status: Current
Authors:
A. Singnurkar, R. Poon, U. Metser

Objective

To evaluate the comparability of diagnostic performance between PET/CT and PET/MR imaging in patients with oncologic diseases.

Patient Population

Patients with suspected or diagnosed cancers.

Intended Guideline Users

This evidence summary is intended to guide the Ontario PET Steering Committee in their decision-making with respect to expanding the use of PET/MRI for approved indications. This document may also be useful to inform clinicians who are seeking information about the clinical value of PET/MRI for oncologic applications. 

Research Question(s)

Is the accuracy of the PET data obtained with PET/MRI comparable to that of PET/CT, regarding the diagnosis and staging, assessment of treatment response, detection and restaging of recurrence, or evaluation of metastasis?

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