[Positron emission tomography for volume delineation of pelvic nodal involvement]

Abstract

Radiotherapy planification has recently known important developments, with the rise of new technologies, such as conformational radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) or stereotaxic radiation therapy. Delineation of target volumes has become primordial. Hybrid imaging by positron emission tomography associated to computed tomography scanner (PET-CT) gives an access to functional and morphological information. Radiotherapist and nuclear physicians working closely have the potential to allow a more optimal delineation, and a better preservation of organs at risk. During the past few years, this has been explored by many articles, and we propose a literature review organized by localization, about the use of PET-CT for pelvic nodes delineation.

Keywords: Adénopathies pelviennes; Delineation; Délinéation; PET; Pelvic nodes; Planification; Radiotherapy; Radiothérapie; TEP.