Sensitivity, Specificity and the Diagnostic Accuracy of PET/CT for Axillary Staging in Patients With Stage I-III Cancer: A Systematic Review of The Literature

Conclusion: 18FDG-PET/CT has a low sensitivity but high specificity for ALN disease. Therefore, ultrasound-guided biopsy could be considered in a positive CT/PET. Modest accuracy prohibits the use of 18FDG-PET/CT alone in axillary staging. Prospective research using standardised protocols and quantitative cut-off points is warranted.
Source: In Vivo - Category: Research Authors: Tags: Reviews Source Type: research