[18F]-FDG PET-CT prediction of response to induction chemotherapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: preliminary findings.

Objectives: The present study assessed the predictive value of [18F]-FDG PET-CT (positron emission tomography with 18-fluoro-eoxyglucose radiotracer, coupled to computerized tomography) for response to induction chemotherapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Material And Methods: [18F]-FDG PET-CT was systematically performed before treatment initiation and after the first cycle of chemotherapy. Results were compared with those of endoscopy and pathologic analysis of biopsy and surgical specimens.