Adenoid cystic carcinoma of buccal mucosa: Role of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in the detection and biopsy of pulmonary metastases and assessment of treatment response

Ashwin Parihar, Shelvin Vadi, Bhagwant Mittal, Rajender Kumar, Apurva Sood, Harmandeep Singh, Amit Bahl

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

4 Scopus citations

Abstract

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the buccal mucosa has an increased propensity for recurrence and distant metastases. Due to the poor prognosis at late detection of distant metastases, it is advisable to keep a close follow-up. In the present case, 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography proved invaluable in the comprehensive workup of the patient, including detection of local recurrence, distant metastases, and in assessing treatment response.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)71-73
Number of pages3
JournalIndian Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Volume34
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2019

Keywords

  • 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography
  • adenoid cystic carcinoma
  • lung metastasis
  • positron emission tomography/computed tomography-guided biopsy
  • response evaluation

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Adenoid cystic carcinoma of buccal mucosa: Role of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in the detection and biopsy of pulmonary metastases and assessment of treatment response'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this