Returning in a second edition, this practical book presents oncological and nononcological applications for PET and PET/CT for the full range of scenarios frequently encountered in the professional environment. Placing exclusive emphasis on PET/CT correlation and FDG oncological imaging, it opens together with a thorough introduction to fundamental technology and clinical basics. Every chapter in the Oncological Applications section of the book describes the role of PET and PET/CT in the management of specific diseases, getting succinct descriptions of indications and comparisons together with other imaging modalities.

Highlights:

-New chapters covering PET/CT for pediatric patients; the use of FDG PET in the evaluation of infection and inflammation; the role of PET and PET/CT in radiation therapy planning; and FDG biology

-Extra than 500 high-excellence pictures, counting state-of-the-art color PET/CT pictures

-Pearls and pitfalls this emphasize critical concepts

-Discussion of normal variations and benign findings

-Thorough review of the existing literature on PET/CT

This compact book offers readers together with the tools to sharpen their assessment and decision-making skills. Organized efficiently to enable rapid reference to key concepts, this concise topic is perfect for residents and practitioners in radiology, nuclear medicine, oncology, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine technology.