the modalities of imaging have developed from displaying the anatomical structure to displaying metabolic and functional features. As an important part of molecular imaging
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F-fluorodeoxyglucose (
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F-FDG) PET/CT imaging has gradually been applied in clinic
especially in the common gynecological tumorcervical carcinoma. Lots of clinical application studies indicate that with more accurate staging
earlier judgment and monitoring of recurrence
earlier response
and better prediction of prognosis
PET/CT shows better functions than traditional imaging like CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It has huge advantages and broad prospects.