Pet/mri scan for vulvar cancer

          FDG PET/CT can be employed for identifying the primary tumor, detecting extension of the tumor in the pelvis, and nodal metastasis as well as distant metastasis.

          Several studies have suggested that FDG-PET/CT is....

          Vulvar Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis

          What tests might I have after being diagnosed?

          After a diagnosis of vulvar cancer, you’ll likely have other tests.

          These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of your body. The tests may also help show how well you might tolerate treatments.

          In vaginal and vulvar cancer, MRI is particularly useful for delineating local extension of the primary tumor, whereas PET is valuable for.

        1. In vaginal and vulvar cancer, MRI is particularly useful for delineating local extension of the primary tumor, whereas PET is valuable for.
        2. Vulva and vagina cancers are seen at a very low rate among gynecological malignancies.
        3. Several studies have suggested that FDG-PET/CT is.
        4. PET/MRI can provide significant value in evaluating vaginal and vulvar tumors.
        5. MRI is the preferred technique for the assessment of locally advanced vulvar cancer (LAVC) and its extension to the adjacent structures.

          6. This helps your healthcare providers decide the best ways to treat the cancer. If you have any questions about these or other tests, be sure to talk with your healthcare team.

          The tests you may have can include:

          • Pelvic exam either in the office or while under anesthesia

          • Colposcopy

          • Cystoscopy

          • Proctoscopy

          • Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)

          • CT scan

          • MRI

          • Positron emission tomography (PET) scan

          • Chest X-ray

          • Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB)

          Exams

          Pelvic exam

          Your healthcare provider can do a thorough exam of your vulva and other organs in your pelvis.

          This is done to lo