Expert Case Review: The Role of FDG-PET/CT in Diagnosing and Predicting Prognosis in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Case Review: The Role of FDG-PET/CT in Diagnosing and Predicting Prognosis in Metastatic Breast Cancer Revisión de caso: El papel de la FDG-PET/CT en el diagnóstico y la predicción del pronóstico del cáncer de mama metastásico 증례 검토: 전이성 유방암 진단 및 예후 예측에 있어서 FDG-PET/CT의 역할 Introduction: The Expanding Role of PET/CT in Breast Cancer Management Breast cancer is among the most commonly diagnosed malignancies in women worldwide. The clinical trajectory of metastatic breast cancer (MBC), characterized by its poor prognosis and treatment complexity, calls for precise diagnostic and staging tools. While traditional imaging methods such as ultrasound, mammography, and MRI provide detailed anatomical insights, functional imaging via 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) has revolutionized the assessment of disease burden and therapy response. This column discusses a representative clinical case to highlight the diagnostic and prognostic utility of F...