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PET Imaging in Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes

ID: PET 18 May 2017
Type of Content: Guidelines & Advice, Evidence Summary
Document Status: Current
Authors:
C. Harlos, R. Poon, Ontario PET Steering Committee

Patient Population

Patients suspected of PNS, with positive or negative onconeural antibodies, who had negative conventional imaging prior to PET scan.

Intended Guideline Users

This evidence summary is intended to guide the Ontario PET Steering Committee in their decision making with respect to the development of indications. This evidence summary may also be useful to inform clinicians who are involved in the management of patients with PNS.

Research Questions

What is the diagnostic accuracy of PET or PET/CT in detecting occult malignancies in patients with PNS?

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