Role Of Imaging In Staging Research Articles

Update on the Role of Imaging in Staging of Common Pediatric Abdominal Tumors

Neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and hepatoblastoma are the most common pediatric abdominal malignancies. Management of these diseases is a multidisciplinary process that continues to evolve based on the results of international collaborative trials and advances in understanding of tumor biology. Each of these tumors has unique characteristics and behavior which are reflected in their respective staging systems. It is important for clinicians involved in the care of children with abdominal malignancies to be familiar with current staging guidelines and imaging recommendations. This article reviews the current role of imaging in the management of these common pediatric abdominal malignancies, with emphasis on initial staging.

Latest advancements in imaging of oral and maxillofacial neoplasm: A comprehensive review

Radiographic imaging is one of the greatest investigative tools that are used in medical sciences since ages. There is an important role of imaging in staging, during treatment planning, and post-treatment follow up of patients with head and neck cancer. To design an effective treatment strategy, two tasks are very important which are accurate staging and timely assessment of the cancer. There lies the importance of pre-treatment imaging in diagnosis. Awareness of the presence of cervical node metastasis is important in treatment planning and in prognostic prediction for patients with head and neck cancer. Currently, MRI and CT are commonly used to evaluate the primary tumor and the neck status. They characterize the cervical lymph nodes dependent on morphological criteria. Doppler ultrasound and Positron emission tomography are also used to overcome some of the limitations of MRI and CT.

The role of imaging in staging and monitoring testicular cancer

The prognosis for testicular cancer is excellent, with a 5-year survival rate greater than 95%. Patients affected can therefore expect to be cured after treatment. Successful treatment requires assessment of the condition at the various stages of its management. Imaging plays a major role in initial analysis of the lymphatic extension and in looking for metastases. It is essential for evaluating the response to treatment and during follow-up after treatment. CT is the most commonly used imaging method in this context, but the role of PET is currently developing. The purpose of this paper is to review the role of the imaging methods commonly used in the management of testicular cancer.