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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.
Overview
There are no PET scan findings associated with melanoma. Chest PET scan may be considered for diagnosis of metastatic lesions among patients who have been diagnosed with stage IA-IV melanoma and for secondary prevention of melanoma among patients who were previously diagnosed with Stage IIB-IV melanoma (annually for 5 years).[1]
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
There are no PET scan findings associated with melanoma.
- Chest PET scan may be considered for diagnosis of metastatic lesions in the following conditions:[1]
- For patients who have been diagnosed with stage IA-IV melanoma
- For secondary prevention of melanoma among patients who were previously diagnosed with Stage IIB-IV melanoma (annually for 5 years)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Coit DG, Andtbacka R, Anker CJ, Bichakjian CK, Carson WE, Daud A; et al. (2013). "Melanoma, version 2.2013: featured updates to the NCCN guidelines". J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 11 (4): 395–407. PMID 23584343.