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Correlation between KRAS mutation and 18F-FDG uptake in stage IV colorectal cancer.
Abdominal radiology (New York) - 1 Jun 2017
Cho Arthur, Jo Kwanhyeong, Hwang Sang Hyun, Lee Narae, Jung Minkyu, Yun Mijin, Hwang Hee Sung
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the correlation between KRAS mutation, 18F-FDG uptake, and metastatic pattern in advanced stage colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. METHODS: Medical records of stage IV CRC patients who underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT for staging and KRAS mutation analysis were selected. On PET scans, a volume of interest (VOI) was drawn on the primary lesion. 18F-FDG indices (SUVmax,...
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